Calhoun County, FL - Emergency Management

10/28/2026

🌤️ Mostly sunny and dry today with high temperatures similar to yesterday in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
🌬️ Breezy today with northeast winds gusting 15 to 20 mph. Breezy conditions will continue Thursday.

10/26/2026

🌤️ Dry weather is expected through Halloween 🎃 with a warming trend by midweek 📈 and continued breezy 🌬️ northeast winds.

10/22/2026

10/21, 5 pm ET: Little if any rain is expected through the middle of next week. However, the Week 2 outlook shows odds favoring above normal rainfall as we push toward the start of November.

10/16/2026

10/10/2026

10/10/2026 6:45 PM Hurricane Isaias Update:

Utility crews continue to work toward full restoration of power, with great progress throughout the day.

We have returned to normal operations, and EM staff will be back in the office Monday, during normal business hours. If you discover damage to your residential structure, please report it online using our self-reporting tool at: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/938e0434a10548ff91be295d5dd4bdb2

If you sustained structural damage from the storm are unable to complete to online process, you can contact our office by phone, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 4:00PM, at 850-674-8075.

We would like to take an opportunity to thank all our first responders, utility crews, and staff that worked tirelessly to support the preparation and response to Isaias.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026 12:30 PM- Hurricane Isaias Update

Our utility providers and first responders have been working diligently throughout the morning and made great progress.

All roadways are cleared and passable, and power restoration is going very well. We now have a total of 388 reported outages throughout the county. Utility crews continue to work to achieve full restoration.

10/10/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:15 AM CDT

⚠️ POST-STORM SAFETY & DAMAGE REPORTING

As we assess the impacts of Hurricane Isaias to our area, Calhoun County Emergency Management urges residents to continue exercising caution and prioritize safety.

🏠 REPORT RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

If your home, business, or other structure has sustained storm-related damage, please report it using our online self-reporting tool.

🔗 Residential & Commercial Structure Damage Self-Reporting Tool:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/938e0434a10548ff91be295d5dd4bdb2

Promptly reporting damage is extremely important! This information helps local officials develop an accurate picture of storm impacts throughout Calhoun County and identify areas where assistance may be needed.

📞 Unable to report online? Contact the Calhoun County EOC Citizen Information Line at 850-674-8075.

🚗 LIMIT UNNECESSARY TRAVEL
If you do not have an immediate need to travel, please stay off the roads. This allows first responders, public works personnel, and utility crews to safely assess damage, clear debris, and restore essential services.

⚡ DOWNED POWER LINE SAFETY
• Treat ALL downed power lines as energized.
• Stay away from fallen lines and anything they may be touching.
• Never drive over downed lines or enter flooded areas with electrical hazards.
• Report dangerous conditions to your utility provider or call 911 for immediate emergencies.

🔌 GENERATOR SAFETY
• Operate generators OUTDOORS ONLY, at least 20 feet from doors, windows, and vents.
• NEVER operate generators inside homes, garages, or enclosed areas.
• Use working carbon monoxide detectors.
• Never connect a generator directly to household wiring without a properly installed transfer switch.

📢 Stay informed! Calhoun County Emergency Management will continue coordinating with our local, state, and federal partners as response and recovery efforts continue.

For additional public information, resources, and potential road closures, visit www.calhouncountyfl.gov and select “Isaias Public Information.”

Please remain vigilant, check on your neighbors when safe to do so, and give emergency personnel and utility crews the space they need to work safely.

10/10/2026

10/9/2026 10:30 PM Hurricane Isaias Update:

There are widespread power outages across the county, and first responders are addressing multiple reports of trees and power lines across roadways.

As of now, our utility providers are reporting the following outages:

West Florida Electric Co-Op: 922
Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op: 956
Florida Public Utilities: 0

Utility providers will begin working to restore power as quickly as possible once working conditions are safe.

We encourage those that do not need to travel to stay off the roads until responders and crews have had an opportunity to check and clear roadways. If you do need to travel, use extreme caution as we have multiple locations with trees and/or power lines across roadways.

To access our public dashboard of road closures, visit https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/31a1ca643fdf4ab38af1e67802b7af99 #

When safe to do so, check your home or business for storm damage. If you discover damage to your home or commercial structure you can report it to us online using the link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/938e0434a10548ff91be295d5dd4bdb2

If you are unable to report damage online, you can contact our EOC Citizen Information Line at 850-674-8075.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026 7:45 PM Hurricane Isaias Update-

We are seeing power outages increase across the county as the impacts of Hurricane Isaias move through our area.

The following are the latest outage reports:
West Florida Electric Co-Op: 738
Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op: 929
Florida Public Utilities: 0

Power outages are expected to increase over the next few hours. We remind everyone to report outages to their electric provider, use portable generators safely following manufacturer instructions, and do not touch or drive over downed power lines.

Utility crews will begin restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so.

10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:45 PM CDT

⚠️ DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ACROSS CALHOUN COUNTY TONIGHT AND INTO SATURDAY!

According to the 4:00 PM CDT National Hurricane Center advisory, Hurricane Isaias remains a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, moving north at 17 mph. Landfall is expected along the western Florida Panhandle this evening.

⚠️ LATEST FORECAST IMPACTS FOR CALHOUN COUNTY:

🌧️ Heavy Rainfall & Potential Flash Flooding: An additional 2–4 inches of rainfall is forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Calhoun County tonight. Flooding of roads, low-lying areas, creeks, and poor-drainage locations is a significant concern.

💨 Damaging Winds: A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect. Winds of 25–35 mph with gusts potentially reaching 70 mph could result in downed trees, power lines, scattered power outages, and hazardous travel conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Threat: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT. Residents should remain alert for additional watches and warnings as rain bands move through the area.

⏰ Timing: Impacts are expected to continue overnight and into Saturday as Isaias moves inland and gradually weakens.

🏠 RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REMAIN VIGILANT. Avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from windows during strong winds, and never attempt to cross flooded roads.

📍 SELF-SERVICE SANDBAG LOCATIONS will be available AFTER the passage of Tropical Storm force impacts.
• Calhoun County Road Department
• Sam Atkins Park
• Hugh Creek Park
• City of Blountstown Public Works

Sand and bags are available; bring your own shovel. Do not travel to these locations during hazardous weather conditions.

💻 PUBLIC INFORMATION & ROAD CLOSURES

Visit https://www.calhouncountyfl.gov and select “Isaias Public Information” on the homepage for available resources, emergency updates, and potential road closures.

🏚️ REPORT STORM DAMAGE

Residents and businesses with damage to residential or commercial structures are encouraged to submit a damage report when it is safe to do so:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/938e0434a10548ff91be295d5dd4bdb2

Those unable to report online may contact the Calhoun County EOC Citizen Information Line at 850-674-8075.

Calhoun County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isaias in coordination with the National Weather Service and our local, state, and federal partners.

📲 Stay informed through official sources, keep multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, and continue taking precautions to protect yourself and your family.

Please stay safe, Calhoun County!