INLAND VOLUSIA; OKEECHOBEE; COASTAL VOLUSIA; CO… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee and Brevard.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy to extreme rainfall has occurred over coastal portions of east central Florida today. Any additional rainfall overnight may exacerbate ongoing flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Inland Volusia; Okeechobee; Coastal Volusia; 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS