Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 10:56AM EDT until September 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1056 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area. Up to 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...
Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Sewall's Point,
North River Shores, Witham Field, 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov