Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 4:13AM EDT until September 23 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:13am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida, especially Big Pine Key...
* WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 413 AM 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.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
South Big Pine, Ramrod-Little Torch and North Big Pine.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key and
Middle Torch Key.
- 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