All Washington County dirt roads are closed to all traffic with the exception of emergency vehicles and extreme caution should be used on all county paved roads until further notice, according to the Washington County Emergency Management Office.
Road crews and law enforcement are continuing to respond and access reported hazardous road conditions and officials called the situation “extremely dangerous.”
“Please heed all state and local warnings and barricades as posted,” officials said.
Additionally, residents along the Choctawhatchee River should monitor rising waters very closely as well as those individuals living along creeks and streams. Minor flooding is forecast for the Caryville area with moderate flooding projected in the Ebro area.
The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Vernon High School.