Martin County, FL
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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 9:30 AM EST – Wednesday 11/04 9:30 AM EST
Issued by NWS Melbourne FL
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
Where
Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida... Eastern Indian River County in east central Florida... Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida... St. Lucie County in east central Florida...
When
Until 930 AM EST Wednesday.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
Additional Details
- At 925 AM EST, flooding continues across the warned area and emergency management has reported numerous road closures across portions of southern Brevard County and the Treasure Coast. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Port Saint Lucie, Palm Bay, Melbourne, Walton, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Malabar, Indialantic, Vero Beach South, Gifford, Winter Beach, Indrio, Wabasso, Sebastian Highlands, Fort Pierce Inlet and Roseland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Brevard, FL
- Indian River, FL
- Martin, FL
- St. Lucie, FL
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Wednesday 11/04 1:09 AM EST – Thursday 11/05 2:00 AM EST
Issued by NWS Melbourne FL
What
Dangerous rip currents.
Where
Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin counties.
When
Through late Wednesday night.
Impacts
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Breaking surf of 3 to 4 feet expected.
What to Do
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas Impacted
- Coastal Volusia
- Coastal Indian River
- Coastal St. Lucie
- Coastal Martin
- Mainland Northern Brevard
- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
- Mainland Southern Brevard
- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Tips to Stay Safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Flood Warning
Created by the NWS Melbourne WFO
Click/tap image to enlarge | A Flood Warning remains in effect through 9:30 AM on Wednesday along portions of the east central Florida coast, primarily from Melbourne southward, due to ongoing flooding issues. Continue to follow the advice of local safety officials and never drive through flooded roadways.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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