Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 2:45PM EDT until August 29 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 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...
Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek,
Whispering Pines, Okeechobee Airport, Basswood Estates and
Country Hills Estates.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Okeechobee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov