Fort Lauderdale Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 1:25AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday around times of high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 1:25AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:54PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .River levels at Astor are forecast to remain nearly steady in Minor Flood Stage through the weekend and early next. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Milton is possible next week, and may eventually lead to a rise in river levels depending on the exact track of the system. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1000 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.6 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:47PM EDT until October 8 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Monday evening to a crest of 11.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 06/27/1996. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:47PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river overflows its banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 11.8 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 10/03/1957. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:47PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7 feet on 08/06/1975. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:47PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State Park flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue rising to 7.5 feet Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5 feet on 09/15/1943. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:59PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150) affecting Madison and Hamilton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150). * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 76.0 feet, Several roads near the river in Madison County become impassable. In Hamilton County, water begins to flood back yards of homes along NW 36th Terrace. Flooding continues to worsen at the Florida Campsites, with portions of the area becoming inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 77.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Saturday was 77.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 77.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 73.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 76.9 feet on 05/30/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:47PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Columbia and Gilchrist Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County. At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge. At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences along the Ichetucknee River. At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47. At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road. At 21.0 feet, Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in Suwannee County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of Idaho Parkway in Columbia County. At 22.0 feet, River Run Road at 29th loop floods in Suwannee County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible. At 23.0 feet, Homes are inaccessible along River Run Road in Suwannee County west of 33rd Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 21.6 feet Saturday, October 12. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 2:56PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Watch issued October 5 at 2:36PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida, including the following areas, in southwest Florida, Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee. In west central Florida, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is forecast this week as deep moisture streams across the area. Then, as a tropical system approaches late Tuesday into Wednesday, the threat for heavy rainfall will increase even further. Rainfall totals of 5 to 8 inches, with isolated totals up to 12 inches will be possible. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 5 at 1:21PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following counties, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Thursday morning. * 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... - Bands of slow-moving rain are forecast early in the week due to a nearby front. Then, as a tropical system approaches Florida by Wednesday, the threat for heavy rain will heighten further. 4 to 8 inches of rain are forecast from near Orlando to Melbourne and points northward, with 3 to 5 inches along the Treasure Coast. 2 to 4 inches are forecast along the Kissimmee Basin. Locally higher amounts will be possible, especially along the coast and near to north of the track of the tropical system. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 5 at 1:18PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida, including the following areas, in southeast Florida, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. In southern Florida, Glades and Hendry. In southwest Florida, Coastal Collier County, Inland Collier County and Mainland Monroe. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Thursday morning. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 5 at 10:39AM EDT until October 6 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely, mainly around the times of high. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 2:36AM EDT until October 7 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 2:31AM EDT until October 8 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.