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Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 2:51AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

Area
Coastal Palm Beach County

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 2:51AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

Area
Coastal Broward County

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 2:21AM EDT until October 9 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

Area
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 1:48AM EDT until October 11 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Area
South Walton; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 1:48AM EDT until October 11 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Area
Coastal Bay

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 1:27AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

Area
Inland St. Johns; Inland Flagler; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; South Central Duval

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 1:27AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

Area
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Flagler; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 10:54PM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida... Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes at River Acres are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue rising to 14.0 feet Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.9 feet on 10/03/1951. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
DeSoto, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:09PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida... Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd and 33rd streets in Ruskin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning and continue rising to 15.0 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 07/25/1945. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Hillsborough, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 8.0 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 10/11/1995. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Sarasota, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Zolfo Springs at SR 17. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon and continue rising to 16.8 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 09/19/1945. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Hardee, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Acres flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue rising to 13.5 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 08/27/1953. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
DeSoto, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low sections of State Road 64 start to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet Wednesday evening. It will then rise to 14.5 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 09/08/2000. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Manatee, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.0 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 04/03/2011. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Pasco, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:49PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Rounds of heavy rainfall ahead of and associated with Hurricane Milton are forecast to slowly rise the St. Johns River levels at Astor to near Moderate Flood stage through the first half of the week. As Milton pushes offshore, fresh northerly winds are forecast to produce a quick rise in river levels into and through Moderate Flood Stage, approaching Major Flood Stage later in the week. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River near Astor should be sure to stay up to date on the forecast this week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Madison, Taylor and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 53.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 53.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 53.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 53.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 53.1 feet on 01/10/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Jefferson, FL; Madison, FL; Taylor, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:34PM EDT until October 8 at 2:00PM 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 early Tuesday afternoon. * 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 Sunday the stage was 75.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 76.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 58.9 feet Sunday, October 13. - Flood stage is 73.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 75.9 feet on 04/25/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Hamilton, FL; Madison, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...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. At 24.0 feet, Flooding expands across the area affecting numerous homes on Santa Fe Road and SW Riverside Avenue in Columbia County. Access to 29th loop in Suwannee County becomes restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 22.1 feet Sunday, October 13. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Columbia, FL; Gilchrist, FL; Suwannee, FL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 6 at 8:26PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...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... - * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is forecast this week as deep moisture streams across the area. Then, as Hurricane Milton approaches late on Wednesday, the threat for heavy rainfall will increase even further. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated totals up to 15 inches will be possible. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Sumter; Pinellas; Polk; Hardee; Highlands; DeSoto; Coastal Levy; Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Coastal Pasco; Coastal Hillsborough; Coastal Manatee; Coastal Sarasota; Coastal Charlotte; Coastal Lee; Inland Levy; Inland Citrus; Inland Hernando; Inland Pasco; Inland Hillsborough; Inland Manatee; Inland Sarasota; Inland Charlotte; Inland Lee

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 6 at 5:42PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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...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... - Periods of heavy rainfall are likely today through the mid- week period. A widespread 4 to 8 inches of rainfall will be possible through Thursday with localized amounts in excess of 10 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Glades; Hendry; Inland Palm Beach County; Metro Palm Beach County; Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County; Inland Broward County; Metro Broward County; Inland Miami-Dade County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Mainland Monroe; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County; Far South Miami-Dade County

Coastal Flood Statement

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 6 at 5:37PM EDT until October 7 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding will persist due to the lingering effects of the new moon and persistent positive tidal anomalies. This saltwater flooding does not include direct influences from Milton at this time. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. 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.

Area
Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle Keys; Monroe Lower Keys

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 6 at 3:30PM 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...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 Hurricane Milton approaches Florida by Wednesday, the threat for heavy rain will heighten further. 5 to 10 inches of rain are forecast from near Orlando to Melbourne and points northward, with 3 to 6 inches to the south of that line including the Treasure Coast. Locally higher amounts will be possible, especially along the coast and near to north of the track of Milton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Inland Volusia; Northern Lake County; Orange; Seminole; Osceola; Okeechobee; Coastal Volusia; Southern Lake County; 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
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