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06/23/2026

Beach Safety Update: 06/23/2026
SINGLE REDđźš©:KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP

06/22/2026

Beach Safety Update: 06/22/2026
SINGLE REDđźš©:KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP

**Rip Current Statement for Destin/Fort
Walton Beach, FL – June 22, 2026**

A **High Rip Current Risk**...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT

- **Risk Level:** High
- **Rip Current Threat:** Rip currents are expected to form along the shoreline, posing a significant danger to swimmers.

-Stay high up on the sandbars and out of the holes.
-We ask that parents be preset with children, when they are down near/in the water.
-When in doubt stay out.

‼️High tide:527am rips are predicted to start pulling this morning into the afternoon as the tide goes out. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP‼️

For any questions please stop the lifeguard in your zone!
🛟Lifeguards in service 9-8pm!

06/21/2026

The voters approved the infrastructure surtax in November 2018 with it taking effect on Jan. 1, 2019. This funding source has been a game-changer 👏 for getting projects completed. There is still more work to be done. The surtax dashboard has a massive amount of information to keep you educated and informed about how these funds were spent.👉View the current and completed projects at https://myokaloosa.com/bcc/infrastructureprojects
FAQs at https://myokaloosa.com/bcc/infrastructureprojects/faqs

06/21/2026

Beach Safety Update: 06/21/2026
SINGLE REDđźš©:KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP

**Rip Current Statement for Destin/Fort
Walton Beach, FL – June 21, 2026**

A **High Rip Current Risk**...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT

- **Risk Level:** High
- **Rip Current Threat:** Rip currents are expected to form along the shoreline, posing a significant danger to swimmers.

-Stay high up on the sandbars and out of the holes.
-We ask that parents be preset with children, when they are down near/in the water.
-When in doubt stay out.

‼️High tide: 1253pm rips are predicted to start pulling this afternoon as the tide goes out. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP‼️

For any questions please stop the lifeguard in your zone!
🛟Lifeguards in service 9-8pm!

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there♥️

Flood Shelter Update Information from Okaloosa County Emergency ManagementWe were honored to open up a "just in time she...
06/21/2026

Flood Shelter Update Information from Okaloosa County Emergency Management

We were honored to open up a "just in time shelter" in case the river scenario worsened. We were fortunate that the upward trend has stabilized, leading to no shelter attendees.

We will keep the space available until 6AM Sunday morning. If we are fortunate enough to no longer need the space, we will demobilize the shelter and allow our strategic partners to spend Father's Day with their families.

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the operation.

https://www.myokaloosa.com/ps/home

SPECIAL FLOOD INFORMATIONDue to flooding, the following parks are closed:Cotton Bridge @ 6301 Hwy 4 W, BakerShoal River ...
06/20/2026

SPECIAL FLOOD INFORMATION

Due to flooding, the following parks are closed:

Cotton Bridge @ 6301 Hwy 4 W, Baker

Shoal River Wayside Park @ 4502 Live Oak Church Rd Crestview

Wilderness Landing @ 5700 Wilderness Landing Rd Baker

Staff will re-evaluate on Monday (6/22) for re-opening.

MyOkaloosa.com/parks

From Okaloosa County Emergency Management. Due to the current and forecasted flooding, at the Blackwater River, which ha...
06/20/2026

From Okaloosa County Emergency Management.

Due to the current and forecasted flooding, at the Blackwater River, which has changed multiple times over the past 48hrs. Okaloosa County in partnership with the City of Crestview, Red Cross, and other strategic partners will be opening a just in time shelter at the Crestview Recreation Center ,1105 Pearl St. S, Crestview FL 32536 on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6PM until Sunday June 21, 2026 6PM for those potentially impacted by the flooding.

It should be noted that there will be very minimal wrap-around services such as food and other amenities since this is a limited community impact and will allow local community establishments and lodging to be available.

www.MyOkaloosa.com

06/20/2026

Beach Safety Update: 6/20/2026
Downgrading
SINGLE REDđźš©:KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP

**Rip Current Statement for Destin/Fort
Walton Beach, FL – June 20, 2026**

A **High Rip Current Risk**...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT

- **Risk Level:** High
- **Rip Current Threat:** Rip currents are expected to form along the shoreline, posing a significant danger to swimmers.

-Stay high up on the sandbars and out of the holes.
-We ask that parents be preset with children, when they are down near/in the water.
-When in doubt stay out.

‼️High tide: 127pm rips are predicted to start pulling this afternoon as the tide goes out. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times. KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP‼️

For any questions please stop the lifeguard in your zone!
🛟Lifeguards in service 9-8pm!

Information below is no longer current
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Beach Safety Update: 6/20/2026
🚩🚩DOUBLE RED FLAGS🚩🚩

‼️ THE WATER IS CLOSED‼️

🚨 LIFE THREATENING SURF & CURRENTS PRESENT-DRY sand ONLY 🚨

Lifeguards evaluate the water constantly throughout the day and will make changes to the flags as soon as it is safe to do so.

Please- respect the lifeguards! This decision is being made to prevent drowning fatalities.

From Okaloosa County and the National Weather ServiceRiver Flood Stages and WarningsThe National Weather Service in Mobi...
06/20/2026

From Okaloosa County and the National Weather Service

River Flood Stages and Warnings

The National Weather Service in Mobile has updated the River Flood Warning for Blackwater River near Baker to begin at 2151 ET (6/19) and remain in effect until 0348 ET (6/23). The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 16.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Moderate flooding is forecast.

The National Weather Service Office in Mobile updated the River Flood Warning for the Yellow River at Milligan to now begin at 7 AM ET (6/22) and remain in effect until 4 AM ET (6/24). The river will rise above flood stage Monday morning, cresting to 13.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

The National Weather Service Office in Mobile updated the River Flood Warning for the Shoal River near Crestview to now begin at 7 PM CT (6/20) and remain in effect until 3 AM CT (6/23). The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 8.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. Flood stage is 8.0 feet.

MyOkaloosa.com

From Okaloosa County and the National Weather Service.The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a* Severe Thunde...
06/19/2026

From Okaloosa County and the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
Southwestern Covington County in south central Alabama...
Northern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...

* At 133 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of
Baker, or 19 miles northwest of Crestview, moving southeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Laurel Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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