GLADES; HENDRY — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Florida, including the following counties, Glades and Hendry.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Bands of heavy rainfall will continue to fall over Glades and Hendry counties through tonight and into Monday. Some locations across the watch area have already seen 2 to 4 inches of rain and in general, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain will remain possible through Monday afternoon. Isolated locations where the heaviest banding sets up could see an additional 4 to 6 inches during this time frame. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Glades; Hendry 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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