Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 3:19PM EDT until August 23 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
counties, Broward and Palm Beach.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation,
Sunrise, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray
Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland
Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Parkland, Boca
Pointe, Boca Del Mar and Mission Bay.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Broward, FL; Palm Beach, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov