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Decks in Shalimar: July highs average about 91°F; about 63 inches of rain fall a year.

Weather and your home

In Okaloosa County, July highs average about 91°F and January lows about 40°F, with roughly 63 inches of rain a year.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, flash floods and tornadoes in Okaloosa County, with hail up to 1 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Okaloosa County was built around 1991, about 35 years ago, and 28% were built before 1980.

Building code

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Florida writes its own statewide building code, updated every three years, with strong wind-load rules for roofs, windows and doors.

Disaster history

Okaloosa County has had 29 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Hurricane Isaias (2026).

Services

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Questions

Wood or composite?

Composite costs more up front and needs almost no care; pressure-treated wood is cheaper but needs sealing.

How often should a deck be inspected?

Once a year — loose boards, soft spots and wobbly railings are safety issues.

These are Okaloosa County figures — more about homes in Crestview.

Nearby

Cinco Bayou · Fort Walton Beach · Mary Esther · Valparaiso · Destin · Niceville · Crestview · Freeport