Flood Advisory
Minor · ExpectedUntil 7:15 AM Sun·Issued 5:13 AM Sun Oct 25·NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Advisory issued October 25 at 5:13AM EDT until October 25 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Details
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Central St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
When: Until 715 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
Additional details: - At 513 AM 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 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Pierce, White City, Fort Pierce Inlet, Indrio, Fort Pierce South, Fort Pierce North, Saint Lucie Airport, Saint Lucie Village, Queens Cove, Lakewood Park, Indian River Estates, Saint Lucie, Surfside Park, Fort Pierce Ocean Park, Collins Park Estates, Pepper Beach Park and Frederick Douglass Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas: St. Lucie, FL