INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY; METRO PALM BEACH COUN… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County and Metro Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Pockets of very heavy rainfall resulted in localized flash flooding on Sunday and earlier today. Forecast amounts look very similar to yesterday, with common amounts of 1 to 2 inches where showers and storms occur. Scattered locations around South Florida may see closer to 2 to 4 inches this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Palm Beach County 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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