Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
697 WGUS82 KMLB 191927 FLSMLB Flood Advisory National Weather Service Melbourne FL 327 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 FLC085-111-192130- /O.NEW.KMLB.FA.Y.0123.240919T1927Z-240919T2130Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Martin FL-St. Lucie FL- 327 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following counties, Martin and St. Lucie. * WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Fort Pierce, Stuart, White City, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie West, Indian River Estates, Tradition, North River Shores, Fort Pierce South, Ocean Breeze Park, Tradition Field, Collins Park Estates, Carlton, Hutchinson Island South and Rio. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 2732 8046 2738 8044 2742 8037 2734 8027 2723 8020 2717 8041 2727 8045 $$ Tollefsen