Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 4:00AM EDT until October 1 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 1:00am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 358 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.0 and 3.5 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...
Walton, Stuart, Jensen Beach, White City, Port Saint Lucie River
Park, Indian River Estates, Ocean Breeze Park, Collins Park
Estates and Rio.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov