COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY; INLAND COLLIER COUNTY;… — An upper level low will will continue to influence storms in the Gulf and Bahamas through Monday. With the lack of a strong synoptic surface forcing mechanism, predictability as to where and when heavy rain will fall remains low. However, the environment continues to support the potential for heavy rainfall and slow moving cells.
* WHAT...Heavy rain may cause, or worsen ongoing urban and street flooding.
* WHERE...All of South Florida
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Isolated to scattered areas of flash flooding will be possible, with the main impact being street flooding, road closures, and limited impact to structures in flood prone areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Pockets of very heavy rainfall resulted in localized flash flooding on Sunday and those areas, and others, have the potential to be impacted again on Monday. Forecast amounts look very similar to yesterday, with common amounts of 1 to 3 inches where showers and storms occur. Scattered locations around south Florida may see closer to 3 to 5 inches of rain. The more isolated high end amounts have the potential to peak around 6 to 9 inches. These amounts could accumulate rather quickly, on the order of 2 to 4 hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County; Mainland Monroe 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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