Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 6:52PM EDT until July 17 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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, Stuart, White City, Palm City, Port
Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie West, North River Shores,
Tradition, Indian River Estates, Tradition Field, Carlton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov