10/09/2026
π HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE
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Friday, October 9, 2026 | 9:30 AM CDT
β οΈ Calhoun County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. Current forecasts indicate some weakening before landfall. Potential impacts to our area include damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and the potential isolated tornadoes.
Residents should complete storm preparations now and remain alert for changing weather conditions.
π FINALIZE YOUR HOUSEHOLD DISASTER KIT!
Ensure your household has adequate drinking water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, weather radios, and other essential supplies. Remember the needs of children, older adults, and pets.
Secure outdoor items around your home such as trash cans, patio furniture, etc.
Additional preparedness information is available at https://www.FloridaDisaster.org.
π¨ CLOSURES β FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
* Calhoun County Schools β CLOSED
* Calhoun County Administrative Offices β CLOSED
* Calhoun County Courts β CLOSED
* City of Blountstown Offices β Closing at 12:00 PM (Noon)
ποΈ SELF-SERVICE SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations. Residents should bring their own shovel.
π Calhoun County Road Department
16203 SW Charlie Wood Road, Blountstown
π Sam Atkins Park
17316 NW Silas Green Street, Blountstown
π Hugh Creek Park
11442 SE County Road 69A (Behind the Library)
π City of Blountstown Public Works
Angle Street, Blountstown
βοΈ EOC CITIZENS INFORMATION LINE NOW ACTIVE
The Calhoun County Emergency Operations Center has activated its Citizens Information Line to assist residents with storm-related questions and information.
π 850-674-8075
π» PUBLIC INFORMATION & ROAD CLOSURES
Calhoun County has established an online public information dashboard with information on available resources, storm updates, and potential road closures.
Visit https://www.calhouncountyfl.gov and select βIsaias Public Informationβ on the homepage.
π² STAY INFORMED!
Calhoun County Emergency Management continues to closely monitor Hurricane Isaias in coordination with our local, state, and federal partners.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official information sources, avoid unnecessary travel during hazardous weather, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
π Sign up for Alert Calhoun:
https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614898/login
For emergencies, always dial 911.
Stay safe, Calhoun County!