Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 6:46PM EDT until September 5 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida...
Southwestern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 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 and Basswood 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:
Martin, FL; Okeechobee, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov