COASTAL INDIAN RIVER; COASTAL ST. LUCIE; COASTA… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* 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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