Apalachicola National Forest

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:52AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

10:52 AM — 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla and Leon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 06/07/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:47AM CDT until October 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

10:47 AM — 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Crestview. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. At 11.0 feet, Flooding becomes a threat to the Trevor Court and Rattlesnake Bluff areas. At 12.0 feet, Residential areas on the south bank of river near Crestview become isolated. Rattlesnake Bluff Road closed. At 13.0 feet, Homes on south bank of river begin to flood near Crestview. At 14.0 feet, Residential flooding in the Trevor Court area. At 15.0 feet, Water in Trevor Court. Some homes in Rattle Snake Bluff become flooded. At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas. At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:44AM CDT until October 12 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

10:44 AM — 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Okaloosa, Covington, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Baker, Upper Blackwater River... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Baker. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream. At 14.5 feet, Flooding of Cotton Bridge Park in Baker begins. At 9.5 feet, Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded upstream of Highway 4 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 14.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:41AM CDT until October 12 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

10:41 AM — 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Big Coldwater Creek Near Milton affecting Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Big Coldwater Creek...including Milton, Harold...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Coldwater Creek near Milton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands and some fish camps will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 9:07AM CDT until October 11 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

10:07 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 9:07AM CDT until October 10 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

10:07 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Supervisor's Office Closed

Due to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the Supervisor's Office will be temporarily closed Friday, October 9.

Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service are reviewing the Executive Order, entitled "Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands" issued May 29, 2026, that may affect travel management on National Forest System lands. Any changes to public…

Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest

The Ocala National Forest is under stage 1 fire restrictions. Exemptions include developed campsites with Forest Service provided campfire rings and grills. Dispersed campers who wish to have fires must use propane; charcoal is authorized for grilling purposes. All residents must conform to the…

Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order

Authorities and Geographic Applicability. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(c), this Forest Order: (1) Closes the Prospect Bluff Historic Site in its entirety for the preservation of objects or areas of historical, archaeological, geological, or paleontological interest. The…

Alcoholic Beverages

Lists the areas in the Apalachicola and Ocala National Forests where alcohol is not allowed.

Camping in excess of 14 days

The following activities are not allowed per this order:Camping in excess of 14 days in a 30-day period unless otherwise posted.Public nudity.Swimming in a body of water within a developed recreation area not designated for this use.SCUBA unless posted.Fishing within 50 yards of a boat ramp…