Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
244
WGUS82 KMLB 161456
FLSMLB
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1056 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026
FLC085-111-161600-
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Martin FL-St. Lucie FL-
1056 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida...
Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1056 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area. Up to 2 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...
Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Sewall`s Point,
North River Shores, Witham Field, Ocean Breeze Park, Rio,
Waveland and Hutchinson Island South.
- 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.
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LAT...LON 2722 8038 2726 8034 2728 8021 2721 8017
2715 8015 2714 8020 2714 8033 2715 8035
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Watson