Storm Surge Warning for Coastal Taylor: Evacuate If Ordered
Coastal Taylor, including Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, is under a Storm Surge Warning with potential for 4-6 feet of inundation; evacuate immediately if ordered.
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for Coastal Taylor, including Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL, effective today, October 8, 2026, at 11:06 AM EDT until 7:15 PM EDT. Residents in surge-prone areas should plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground.
Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should be completed before conditions become unsafe. If evacuation orders are given for your area, leave immediately to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risking lives. The potential for 4-6 feet above ground storm surge inundation is forecast from Friday morning until Saturday morning.
Additional impacts include potential for 1-3 inches of rain with localized higher amounts, which could lead to moderate flooding. A few tornadoes are also possible. The NWS advises staying informed through local officials and emergency management. For more information, visit weather.gov/tallahassee, floridadisaster.org, or taylorcountyem.com.
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