Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 27 at 6:08PM EST until December 27 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 3:08pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Martin and St. Lucie.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 608 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City,
Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Port Salerno, White City,
Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, North River Shores, Nettles
Island, Witham Field, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Indian
River Estates, Ocean Breeze Park, Rio, Waveland and
Hutchinson Island South.
- 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:
Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL