Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Key West FL
337 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

FLC087-012145-
/O.EXT.KKEY.FA.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-261001T2145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Florida Keys in Monroe FL-
337 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida...

* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Key West, Boca Chica Channel Bridge, Boca Chica, Big Coppitt Key,
    Key Haven, Fleming Key, Geiger Key, Shark Key and Sunset Key.
  - This includes US 1 between mile markers 0 and 8.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2463 8179 2455 8185 2451 8179 2456 8160
      2464 8164


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AJP