Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 3:49PM EDT until September 18 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Lee County in southwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, Three Oaks, Cypress Lake,
Harlem Heights, Iona, Estero and Punta Rassa.
- https://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:
Lee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov