Current storm: Hurricane Isaias (Recovery)

All lines checked Oct 29, 2026, 1:55 p.m. CT unless noted. We do not own this information; follow the linked official source if it differs.

Forecast and alerts

  • Tropical outlook: The National Hurricane Center's 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CT) Oct 29 outlook expects no tropical cyclones to form in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf in the next 7 days. Source: National Hurricane Center, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Weather alerts: The National Weather Service has no active watches, warnings or advisories for the Escambia, Santa Rosa or Okaloosa county coasts right now. Check today's beach flags before swimming. Source: National Weather Service Mobile, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT

Closures and returning

  • Navarre Beach and Pier: The Navarre Beach Pier reopened Oct. 20 and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Use caution on the beach, since some areas still have storm damage. The Navarre Beach boil-water notice was lifted Oct. 14. Source: Santa Rosa County, Hurricane Isaias updates (Oct 18), checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore: The Fort Pickens Campground reopened Oct. 23. The park's closures page no longer lists a storm closure for the Naval Live Oaks Area, but call ahead before you go. The Battery Worth pavilion and the Fort Pickens Discovery Center remain closed for repairs, and the Battery 234 loop road is closed. Opal Beach, Johnson Beach and the Okaloosa Area are open. Source: National Park Service, temporary closures, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Santa Rosa parks and roads: All county parks are open except marked caution areas and 11 that remain closed, including Tiger Point Park, Sandpiper Village Park, and the Oriole Beach and Nantahala Beach Road boat ramps. Debris crews are still making passes on public roads and expect the job to take several weeks, so watch for crews. Questions about debris pickup go to 833-495-3919, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The county is also setting up home-repair help for eligible homeowners; see the county's Housing Programs page. Source: Santa Rosa County, Hurricane Isaias Update #19 (Oct 22), checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Pensacola Beach and Escambia County: Escambia County remains under a local state of emergency for Hurricane Isaias. On Oct. 29 the county received a FEMA disaster declaration for Individual Assistance, so residents can apply soon at DisasterAssistance.gov for help with housing and home repairs. Evacuation orders were rescinded Oct. 11. Some roads may still be hazardous; treat dark traffic signals as four-way stops. Source: Escambia County Storm Center (Oct 29 update), checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Florida State Parks: As of the Oct. 26 check, only the Blackwater Heritage State Trail (Santa Rosa County) and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (Walton County) were closed. Blackwater River, Big Lagoon, Henderson Beach and Perdido Key are open. The state closures page did not load today, so confirm with the park. Source: Florida State Parks storm updates, checked Oct 26, 9:25 a.m. CT

Shelter, supplies and food

  • Recovery help line: Dial 211 or visit 211nwfl.org (United Way of West Florida) for shelter, food and recovery resources in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. Lines are busy, so stay in the queue. Source: Santa Rosa County, Hurricane Isaias Community Resources, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • FEMA assistance (Escambia County): Escambia County residents affected by Hurricane Isaias can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov once applications open, for housing, home repairs and other needs. Source: Escambia County, Oct 29 news release, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Santa Rosa home-repair help: Santa Rosa County is setting up disaster recovery help for eligible homeowners (roof, electrical mast, tree and debris removal, relocation). Check the eligibility and income limits on the county's Housing Programs page first. Source: Santa Rosa County, Housing Programs update (Oct 26), checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Cleanup volunteers: For help with roof tarping, tree removal, debris or mucking out flooded homes, call Crisis Cleanup at 1-800-451-1954 (coordinated by BRACE for Escambia and Santa Rosa residents). Source: Santa Rosa County, Update #19, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT
  • Navarre debris drop-off: Santa Rosa residents can drop vegetative storm debris free at Lenny James Tolbert Memorial Park (Holley Ball Park), 3124 Bob Tolbert Road, Navarre, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until further notice. Proof of residency required; no bags or contractor loads. Source: Santa Rosa County, free debris drop-off sites (Oct 16), checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT

Where official sources disagree

  • Escambia County's site-wide banner still says an evacuation order is in effect for Zones A and B, but its own dated updates say the order was rescinded at 6 a.m. Oct 11. We list it as rescinded, per the dated updates. Source, checked Oct 29, 1:55 p.m. CT

Standing prep: shutters and when to leave

Source: Santa Rosa County Emergency Management · Checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT

This section is standing county guidance. While a storm is active, follow the dated recovery updates above if they conflict with this section. This page does not say it is safe to stay.

Santa Rosa County, including Navarre

  • Before a storm is threatening: install storm shutters or cover windows with plywood and secure all doors. If you plan to stay, the county says have supplies to be on your own for at least 72 hours. Evacuation orders may be issued before the National Hurricane Center issues a watch or warning, because of the time evacuation takes. Source: Before the Storm, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • Permanent storm shutters are best. A second option on the county page is plywood and plastic sheeting: board up windows and doors, especially patio doors, with 5/8-inch marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Brace double entry and garage doors. Source: The Hurricane Cone & You, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • If you are in an evacuation zone or a mobile or manufactured home, the county’s goal is to be ready to evacuate one or two hours ahead of a hurricane warning. If you are not in an evacuation zone, the goal is to finish preparations within one or two hours after the warning. Whenever an evacuation is ordered, all manufactured-home residents should evacuate. Everyone else should know their zone and follow the official instructions. Source: The Hurricane Cone & You, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • A mandatory evacuation means residents in that zone must leave. The county says it is illegal to stay in a home under a mandatory order. A recommended evacuation means residents and visitors are encouraged to find their own safe place, ideally with family or friends outside the zone. Source: Evacuations, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • Look up your evacuation zone with the county app linked below.

Escambia County, including Pensacola and Pensacola Beach

Source: Escambia County 2025 disaster guide · Checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT

  • The county disaster guide says permanent storm shutters are best, and a second option is 5/8-inch marine plywood cut to fit. It says tape does not prevent windows from breaking. Source: Escambia disaster guide PDF, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • The same guide says that whenever any evacuation is ordered, all manufactured home, mobile home, and recreational vehicle residents should evacuate. People in an evacuation zone, a mobile home, a manufactured home, or an RV should be ready to evacuate one or two hours ahead of a warning. Source: Escambia disaster guide PDF, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • We don't list open shelter names here. Use the shelter page linked in the Shelters section.

Okaloosa County, including Fort Walton Beach and Destin

Source: Okaloosa County Emergency Management FAQ · Checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT

  • When evacuations are ordered, shelter locations are posted at the county evacuation page. Pet-friendly shelters are offered, and the FAQ says pets will not remain on the premises. Special-needs shelter registration is a separate health-department form, and the FAQ calls that shelter a last resort. Source: Okaloosa storm FAQ, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT · Evacuation and shelters
  • The FAQ says local bridges may close before or during impacts. When winds are sustained at 40 mph, FDOT and law enforcement decide whether a bridge closes. Once winds reach 40 to 50 mph, the FAQ says responders will not be able to respond to emergencies. Source: Okaloosa storm FAQ, checked Oct 14, 2026, 3:21 p.m. CT
  • Look up your zone and see whether shelters are open on the county GIS page. Okaloosa zone lookup
  • The county also offers a downloadable hurricane guide on its FAQ page.

Power, water, and thunderstorms

Okaloosa’s FAQ says to assume a boil-water notice is in place after a storm until you hear otherwise, and it posts road closures at myokaloosa.com/gis-road-closures. Thunderstorm safety is on the beach safety page.

Evacuation zones and routes

Shelters

Power and roads

Emergency contacts

Closures to check before you drive in

Prep

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. If a watch or warning is up for this coast, change the trip. Our visitor kit, booking advice and what not to pack are on the hurricane-season packing guide. Source: National Hurricane Center, checked Oct 13, 2026, 12:30 p.m. CT

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