COASTAL INDIAN RIVER; COASTAL ST. LUCIE; COASTA… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following counties, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard.
* WHEN...From 10 AM EST this morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Some roads may flood. Minor tidal flooding along the coast may be exacerbated by heavy rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An approaching disturbance from the Gulf is forecast to interact with unusually rich moisture over portions of Central Florida, causing bands of heavy rain today through Monday afternoon. The ground is nearly saturated, especially along the Treasure Coast urban corridor. Widespread amounts of 1-3 inches are forecast, with localized amounts of 5 inches or more which may cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Northern Brevard; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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