Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 3:38PM EDT until August 31 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Lake County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 338 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 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tavares, Howey-In-the-hills, Astatula, Little Lake Harris, Lake
Dora and Yalaha.
- 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.
Area Description:
Lake, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov