Flood Advisory for Pinellas, FL
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: A portion of west central Florida, including the following county, Pinellas. When:...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of west central Florida, including the following county, Pinellas.
WHEN
Until 545 PM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 3.5 and 4.5 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... Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, East Lake, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.