3:54 p.m. - Fort Walton Beach - After careful onsite assessment, City officials have begun to re-open previously closed roads as conditions become safe for travel. Residents are still urged to use extreme caution when on the roads and should avoid driving through standing water or flood waters that cover the streets. Flash flooding remains a threat and sewage overflows are also possible due to excessive rainfall. City staff are continually monitoring for potential sewage spills, damage to streets, and other hazards. Please exercise caution, limit any non-essential travel, and continue to monitor fwb.org for updates.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to heavy rainfall. All rail, airport, transit and seaport facilities are functioning as normal.
BAY COUNTY
· State Road (S.R.) 77 from 14th to 16th streets in Lynn Haven is restricted.
· S.R. 388 from River Camp Road to S.R. 79 is closed.
· S.R. 77 from 9th to 11th streets in Lynn Haven is restricted.
· S.R. 77 at County Road (C.R.) 2321 (Deer Point Dam Road) is closed.
· U.S. 98 from Bay Avenue to Redwood Avenue is closed.
· S.R. 79 south of Steel Road is restricted.
· Westbound U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) is restricted. Outside lane is closed.
· S.R. 388 at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is closed.
· S.R. 20 approximately 1.5 miles east of S.R. 79 is closed.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
· Westbound I-10 ramp to southbound I-110 is closed.
· I-110 at mile marker (MM) 3.5 (Texar Drive) is restricted.
· Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) 150 feet north of Baywalk Circle is closed.
· Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) south of Scenic Highway Circle is closed.
· U.S. 29 at Tate Road is closed.
· U.S. 90 at Nine Mile Creek Bridge is closed.
· U.S. 90 at Eight Mile Creek Bridge is closed.
· U.S. 90 1/2 mile west of I-10 closed.
· S.R. 727 (Fairfield Drive) is closed.
· Southbound U.S. 29 to westbound I-10 is restricted.
· U.S. 98 (Lilian Highway) at Joaquin Road is restricted.
· I-10 at MM 5 is restricted.
HOLMES COUNTY
· S.R. 2 at S.R. 81 is restricted.
OKALOOSA COUNTY
· U.S. 98 from one mile east of Cody Avenue to one mile west of Cody Avenue is closed.
· U.S. 98 at Airport Road is closed.
· Brooks Bridge (U.S. 98) is restricted.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
· S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) just south of U.S. 90 is closed.
· U.S. 90 from Woodbine to Glover Lane is closed.
WALTON COUNTY
· S.R. 20 east of S.R. 81 is restricted.
· S.R. 81 north of S.R. 20 is restricted.
· Eastbound U.S. 98 at Peach Creek is closed.
· S.R. 2 in the 1700 block of DeFuniak Springs is closed.
· Eastbound U.S. 98 from U.S. 331 to S.R. 393 in Walton Co. is restricted.
Washington County
· S.R. 77 south of Finch Circle is restricted.
FDOT has opened a call center to assist motorists in Northwest Florida toll-free at (888) 638-0250 extension 1199 or dial direct at (850) 330-1199.
Motorists are reminded to be watchful of other drivers and road conditions and to be on the lookout for flooded roads. If the road ahead is flooded, turn around and find an alternate route. Flooded roads may hide the fact that the roadway is washed out underneath and as little as six inches of rushing water can force your car off the road.
For the latest closures and updates from the Florida Department of Transportation District Three follow us on twitter at @myfdot_nwfl or visit FL511.com.
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Read earlier information:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to heavy rainfall. All rail, airport, transit and seaport facilities are functioning as normal.
BAY COUNTY
· State Road (S.R.) 77 from 14th to 16th streets in Lynn Haven is restricted.
· S.R. 77 from 9th to 11th streets in Lynn Haven is restricted.
· S.R. 77 at County Road (C.R.) 2321 (Deer Point Dam Road) is closed.
· U.S. 98 from Bay Avenue to Redwood Avenue is closed.
· S.R. 79 south of Steel Road is restricted.
· Westbound U.S. 98 (Tyndall Parkway) is restricted. Outside lane is closed.
· S.R. 388 at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is closed.
· S.R. 20 approximately 1.5 miles east of S.R. 79 is closed.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
· Westbound I-10 ramp to southbound I-110 is closed.
· I-110 at mile marker (MM) 3.5 (Texar Drive) is restricted.
· Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) is closed.
· U.S. 29 at Tate Road is closed.
· U.S. 90 at Nine Mile Creek Bridge is closed.
· U.S. 90 at Eight Mile Creek Bridge is closed.
· U.S. 90 1/2 mile west of I-10 closed.
· S.R. 727 (Fairfield Drive) is closed.
· Southbound U.S. 29 to westbound I-10 is restricted.
· U.S. 98 (Lilian Highway) at Joaquin Road is restricted.
· I-10 at MM 5 is restricted.
HOLMES COUNTY
· S.R. 2 at S.R. 81 is restricted.
OKALOOSA COUNTY
· U.S. 98 from one mile east of Cody Avenue to one mile west of Cody Avenue is closed.
· U.S. 98 at Airport Road is closed.
· Brooks Bridge (U.S. 98) is restricted.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
· S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) just south of U.S. 90 is closed.
· U.S. 90 from Woodbine to Glover Lane is closed.
WALTON COUNTY
· S.R. 20 east of S.R. 81 is restricted.
· S.R. 81 north of S.R. 20 is restricted.
· Eastbound U.S. 98 at Peach Creek is closed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
· S.R. 77 south of Finch Circle is restricted.
FDOT has opened a call center to assist motorists in Northwest Florida toll-free at (888) 638-0250 extension 1199 or dial direct at (850) 330-1199.
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Information received earlier in the day:
This updated road closure list comes courtesy of the Okaloosa Sheriff's Office as of 6:30 a.m.
BRIDGES
Public Safety Director Dino Vallani says the Mid-Bay Bridge has been opened and one lane of Brooks Bridge is open.
DESTIN AND OKALOOSA ISLAND
Danny Wuerffel NB is FLOODED IMPASSABLE
The Track Recreation Center, Hwy 98 Destin WB LANES Water over roadway; EB LANES also flooded
Skyler Run/Indian TL, Destin Impassable/Flooded
Main/98 at Regions Way, Destin Impassable/Flooded
Commons Dr @ Ross Dress for Less Vehicle stuck in the middle of the roadway underwater
Grandview Blvd near the lakes, Crestview Washing away, Sink Holes Auto Zone 808 N Eglin Pkwy, FWB Water over roadway, impassible
Santa Rosa Blvd/Hwy 98, Okaloosa Island Water over roadway
98 @ Emerald Coast Convention Center Water over roadway/impassable
FORT WALTON BEACH
Due to hazardous weather and flooding, the following roads are closed:
-Robinwood Drive
-Coral Drive
-Hill Avenue
-Highway 98 east and westbound lanes in front of Fort Walton Beach City Hall
-Industrial Drive (both lanes)
-Hollywood Boulevard west of Beal to Jet Drive
-Sullivan Street from Jonquil Avenue to Mary Esther Cut-off
-Brooks Bridge
Residents are urged to stay off of the roads as much as possible and to continue monitoring the City website for updates.
Green Acres Road, FWB Water over roadway, vehicles flooded
FWB Medical Center, Mar Walt Dr, FWB Water over roadway, vehicles flooded
Cinco Bridge, Eglin Parkway, FWB Water over roadway, vehicles flooded
Blvd De La Parisienne, Mary Esther Water over roadway, houses flooded
Lloyd Street, FWB Water over roadway, houses flooded
Pier One Condos, Pelham Rd, FWB Water ankle deep in lower apartments
Landview Dr/Green Acres Rd, FWB Water over roadway, coming into houses
Greenwood St/Bob Sikes Blvd, FWB Water coming into residences
John Wayne Circle, FWB Water coming into residences
Tyner St/Scott Ln, FWB Water coming into residences
Racetrack Road and Scranton Street, FWB
Green Acres Road and Beal Parkway
Eglin Parkway (Cinco Bridge) North and South sides.
Mar Walt Drive near FWB Medical Center.
LLoyd Street between Mayflower Av and Jenna Jessie Rd.
SHALIMAR
9th Av/12th St, Shalimar Water over roadway, house flooding
7th Av/5th St, Shalimar Water coming into residences
Eglin Pkwy/6th Av, Shalimar Water over roadway
Eglin Pkwy/Old Ferry Rd, Shalimar Water over roadway
MARY ESTHER
Marimba St near Hwy 98, Mary Esther Water coming into residence
Highway 98 at entrance to Hurlburt Field
BLUEWATER BAY
Ida Coon Cr/Lovering Ct, Bluewater Water over roadway
CRESTVIEW
John King/Live Oak Church, Crestview - Water is up to about the bumper on vehicles barley passable
Plum Orchard(From first house) To oak hill closed, Crestview Road is washed out
6005 Oak Hill to Plum Orchard Closed, Crestview Road is washed out
Stanley Ln evacuated, Crestview Houses completely flooded
Jack Stokes Road, Crestview Flooded
Lee Farms, Crestview Flooded
John King @ Windsor, Crestview Collapsing
Kingston @ Normandy, Crestview Pavement is gone
Low lying area of Oakhill Road off Old Bethel Road, Crestview
WALTON COUNTY
The Walton County Sheriff's Office compiled this list of road closures and damage.
NORTH WALTON
Hinote Road is flooded close to Crowder Chapel Road.
DFPD advised that 11th Street, Wayside Park and City Hall has approximately 7 inches of water.
On Long Road just west of Walton Plantation there is 8 inches of running water and rising.
Clear Springs Rd. east of Lake Road, water over the bridge.
Institution Rd. Damage to culvert, one lane passable.
Adams Road there is water flowing over the roadway, but it is passable.
Williams Road at Granger Bruner Bridge, water just under the bridge.
Co Highway 181 at 8 Mile Creek, west of Gaskin is impassable.
Damages:
On Long Rd. a tree fell on a house, no injuries.
One patrol car on Hinote Rd. at Crowder Chapel was flooded. Vehicle towed by Days.
Structure Fire at 51 Via International, possibly struck by lightning.
There was a tree down on Long Rd. Removed by deputies.
Power lines down on Graham Ave.
Tree down on Main St. and Davis St.
Transformer was fire on Rock Hill Rd.
FREEPORT
Old Jolly Bay at Fluffy Landing is under three inches of water.
At County Line Rd. and Magnolia, there is approximately 6 inches of water.
Damages:
Tree down on Bay Grove Rd. Tree removed from roadway by deputy.
SOUTH WALTON
The gate between Driftwood Estates and Sandestin will be opened to allow the residents to exit Driftwood Estates without having to access Mack Bayou road as that road has been closed.
North side of Clyde B. Wells Bridge has flooding. There is 6 inches of water on roadway.
SWFD advised that Old Ferry Road not passable.
Entrance to Seaside is under water.
Surfside is underwater.
Spotted Dolphin is under water.
Indigo Loop is under water.
At Chat Holley and US Highway 331 there is approximately 6 inches of water.
At Scenic Gulf and Poinciana there is approximately one foot of water.
There is a large amount of water on U.S. Highway 98 at Topsl.
On US Highway 98 at San Destin Resort there is approximately 6 inches of water.
At US Highway 98 and Co 395 are impassable.
At US Highway 98 and Co 283 has approximately 6 inches of water.
Damages:
Tree down at 126 Boundary Line Rd. Deputy removed tree.
4 patrol cars are out of service due to being flooded. Day’s Towing retrieved the vehicles.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
County-wide road flooding continues this morning. Standing water creates a serious road hazard including road damage that may be under water and not visible. Residents are urged to stay off the roads if possible.
Updated road closure list:
· Intersection of Avalon Boulevard and Carol Road in Milton
· Intersection of Pace Lane and Skipper Lane in Pace
· Intersection of Ward Basin Road and Hickory Hammock Road in East Milton
· Intersection of Hwy. 89 and Pine Blossom Road
· Intersection of Munson Highway and Bubba Lane
· Hilarita Circle in Pace
· Intersection of Sheridan Drive and Stephens Road
· Intersection of Armstrong Road and Industrial Boulevard
· Intersection of Easter Street and Metron Way
· Interstation of Canal Street and Walker Street
· Intersection of Dogwood Drive and Rosasco Street
· Intersection of Avalon Boulevard and Shamrock
· Intersection of Stewart Street and park Avenue
· Intersection of Johnson Road and Cathy Street
· Village Parkway between North Marseille and South Marseille
· Hamilton Bridge on Hamilton Bridge Road in Pace
Intersection of Hwy. 98 and Green Briar Parkway in Gulf Breeze
Intersection of Diamond Street and Floridatown Road due to compromised roadway in Pace
Street erosion reported in 3900 block of Vivian Court in Pace
East Bay Blvd./399 between Moss Cove and Paso de Vivoz in Navarre
Pace Patriot Road in Pace
Whiting Field Circle in Milton
Giddens Road in Pace
Intersection of Chumuckla Highway and Howell Pit Road in Chumuckla
Intersection of North Spencerfield and West Spencerfield Roads
Intersection of Chumuckla Highway and Norris Road in Pace due to compromised roadway
U.S. Hwy. 98 between Ortega Park Drive and Pullum Street
U.S. Hwy. 90 from Woodbine Road to the Glover Lane area
Escambia County
· I-10 is open to slow moving traffic.
· U.S. 98 at Jaquin Road is restricted due to water on the road.
· Southbound I-110 at MM 3.5 (Texar Drive) is restricted due to water on the road.
· U.S. 29 at Tate Road is closed due to water on the road.
· U.S. 90 at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to water on the road.
· U.S. 90 at Eight Mile Creek is closed due to water on the road.
· State Road (S.R.) 727 (Fairfield Drive) is closed due to water on the road.
· Southbound U.S. 29 is restricted due to water on the road.