Latest Info: Santa Rosa Flooding Update

June 9, 2012

Here is the latest flood information from Santa Rosa County:

The emergency operations center is currently not activated. However, emergency management, fire department, road department, and law enforcement staff continue to address issues, dispatch resources, and monitor weather conditions and river levels.

Citizens are asked not to drive around looking at the flooding. The motion from the vehicles is pushing water into homes and causing additional property damage.

Weather Storm Information

  • Santa Rosa County is under an urban and small stream flood advisory until 6:30 p.m.
  • Santa Rosa County remains under a flash flood warning until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and a flash flood watch until Monday morning, June 11.
  • The national weather service advises that the rain should decrease in the evening hours, but is expected to redevelop on Sunday, June 9 with a similar amount of rainfall.
  • A tornado touch down was reported by a Santa Rosa Sheriff Deputy in the area of Gulf Breeze Flea Market moving north. The deputy on scene advised large amount of debris but no structural damage.

Sand Bags

Sand will be available starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the following location:

  • Tiger Point Park (sand only)-1370 Tiger Park Lane
  • Residents should bring shovels and be prepared to fill and load their own bags. Sandbags can be purchased at local home improvement stores or picked up at no charge at Midway Fire District Station located at 1322 College Pkwy.  There is a 25-bag limit per vehicle.

Shelters

  • The American Red Cross is on stand by to open a public shelter if needed.

Flooded Areas

  • Approximately 40 houses are reported as having some level of flooding.
  • Venetian Way- residential flooding threatening
  • Harrison Ave.- residential flooding
  • Seminole Trail.- residential flooding threatening
  • Calvin Dr. – residential flooding
  • Adrian Way .- residential flooding threatening
  • Ramblewood Ln. – residential flooding
  • Circle Dr. – residential flooding.

Traffic Conditions

  • Most low lying areas of the county are flooded, though the water is starting to recede in many areas.  However, roads that clear overnight may flood with tomorrow’s forecasted additional rain.  Standing water creates a serious road hazard, even when only a portion of the roadway is flooded.
  • Any closures will be announced as they occur. Dangerous road conditions can be reported to (850) 983-5372.
  • Residents are asked to restrict unnecessary driving this evening and Sunday as much as possible.

The following streets are closed:

Milton:

  • Jasmine Street
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Broad Street between Dixon Street and Quinn Street

·       The following street are open with hazards

  • Milton, Avalon & Pace
    • Robinson Rd. at Garcon Point Rd.
    • Coachman Rd.
    • I-10 at Avalon Blvd.
    • Floridatown Rd. near Andrew Jackson
    • Robinson Rd. at Garcon Point Rd.
    • Dalton Cir.
  • Midway:
    • Windward Cove Ct.
    • Sterling Point Rd.
    • Pennsylvania Avenue
    • Maplewood Dr.
    • Redwood Ln.
    • Circle Dr.
    • Ramblewood
    • Duke Dr.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive