Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 6:39PM EDT until August 23 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 639 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 3 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...
Walton, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Saint Lucie Nuclear
Power Plant, Sewall's Point, North River Shores, Witham Field,
Nettles Island, 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.
Area Description:
Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov