Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 4:40PM EDT until October 16 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Collier County in southwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Naples, North Naples, Vineyards, Naples Park, Quail Creek Estate
and Pelican Bay.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Collier, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov