Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 2:08PM EDT until September 17 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 208 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologist identified
Between 1.5 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...
Niles Channel Bridge, Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Bahia Honda
Channel Bridge, West End Of Seven Mile Bridge, Summerland Key,
Ramrod Key, Middle Torch Key, Little Torch Key, Big Torch Key and
Little Palm Island Resort.
- This includes US 1 between mile markers 12 and 39.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Monroe, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov