Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL

764
WGUS82 KTBW 182319
FLSTBW

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
719 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

FLC103-190015-
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Pinellas FL-
719 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following
  county, Pinellas.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 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...
    Pinellas Park, Seminole, Saint Petersburg, Downtown Saint
    Petersburg, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, West And East
    Lealman, Bay Pines, Gulfport, Treasure Island, Kenneth City,
    South Pasadena, Madeira Beach, Lealman, Sawgrass Lake Park,
    Tropicana Field, Crescent Lake, Albert Whitted Airport and
    Vinoy Park.
  - https://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 2786 8264 2776 8262 2773 8275 2783 8279


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