Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 5:03PM EDT until August 20 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Central Clay County in northeastern Florida...
Northeastern Putnam County in northeastern Florida...
Southwestern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 503 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...
Palatka, Pomona Park, East Palatka, Bostwick, Orange Mills,
Bardin, Federal Point, San Mateo, Satsuma and Carraway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Clay, FL; Putnam, FL; St. Johns, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov