Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 4:09PM EDT until October 1 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 409 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologist indicated
Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Key West, Fleming Key and Sunset Key.
- This includes US 1 between mile markers 0 and 1.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
If you observe flooding, contact your Key West National Weather
Service office at 3 0 5...295...1 3 1 6...extension 3.
Area Description:
Monroe, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov