Flood Advisory for Alachua, FL; Gilchrist, FL
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: West Central Alachua County in northern Florida... East Central Gilchrist County in northern Florida... When: Until 900 PM EDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
West Central Alachua County in northern Florida... East Central Gilchrist County in northern Florida...
WHEN
Until 900 PM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 736 PM 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. 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... High Springs and Newberry. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.