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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveMartin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWMLB
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Martin County in east central Florida... Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* Until 630 PM EST.
* At 501 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Port Saint Lucie, Walton, White City, Jensen Beach, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie West, Indian River Estates, Tradition, North River Shores, Nettles Island, Ocean Breeze Park, Tradition Field, Carlton, Hutchinson Island South and Waveland.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Data from the National Weather Service
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