Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 3:31PM EDT until August 29 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Lee County in southwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1.5 and 2.5 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...
Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Beach,
Cypress Lake, Harlem Heights, Villas, McGregor, Iona, San Carlos
Park, Three Oaks, Lovers Key State Park, Southwest Florida
Airport, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Whiskey Creek, Punta
Rassa and Estero.
- https://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.
Area Description:
Lee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov