Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 3:29PM EDT until October 11 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Martin County in east central Florida...
Eastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 328 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen on already saturated ground.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Fort Pierce, Stuart, White City, Saint
Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach,
Indrio, Sewall's Point, Indian River Estates, Port Saint Lucie
River Park, Fort Pierce South, Saint Lucie West, Fort Pierce
North, Nettles Island, Saint Lucie Airport, Saint Lucie Village
and Tradition.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov