Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 7 at 1:58AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow-moving bands of rain are forecast to increase over the
watch area today in response to weak low pressure developing
along a stalled front. Mostly likely rainfall tallies of 2 to
4 inches are expected with isolated amounts of 5 to 7 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov