Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1252 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

FLC085-093-111-131845-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Martin FL-Okeechobee FL-St. Lucie FL-
1252 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
  counties, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie.

* WHEN...Until 245 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 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...
    Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor
    Creek, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, Country Hills Estates,
    Whispering Pines, Okeechobee Airport, Basswood Estates, Okee
    Tantie Recreation Area and Tradition Field.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 2721 8079 2720 8082 2719 8083 2714 8087
      2717 8088 2716 8089 2717 8091 2719 8091
      2720 8094 2722 8095 2722 8097 2723 8098
      2725 8098 2725 8099 2727 8100 2728 8100
      2753 8080 2732 8038 2712 8067 2716 8071


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