Flood Advisory for Indian River, FL; Martin, FL; Okeechobee, FL +1 more

Full official description

Bulletin details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Indian River County in east central Florida... Northwestern Martin County in east central Florida... Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida... St. Lucie County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until 515 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 206 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen across much of the advisory area. Up to 8 inches of rain have fallen in portions of Okeechobee County. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Treasure Island, Okeechobee, White City, Indrio, Vero Beach South, Fort Pierce Inlet, Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Gifford, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, Fort Pierce South, Four Seasons Estates, Fort Pierce North, Saint Lucie Airport, Port Saint Lucie River Park and Lakewood Park. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood