Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 4:34PM EDT until October 6 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
October 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Indian River County in east central Florida... Northwestern St. Lucie County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 434 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... Vero Beach South, Lakewood Park, Vero Beach Highland, South Beach, Grovenor Estates, Florida Ridge, Moorings Of Vero Beach and Floralton Beach. - 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:
Indian River, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov