Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 2:14PM EDT until October 1 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 214 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 2 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...
Key West, Boca Chica Channel Bridge, Boca Chica, Big Coppitt Key,
Key Haven, Fleming Key, Geiger Key, Shark Key and Sunset Key.
- This includes US 1 between mile markers 0 and 8.
- 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:
Monroe, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov