Active AlertsIndian River
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Southeastern Indian River County in east central Florida Northwestern Martin County in east central Florida Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida St. Lucie County in east central Florida
When: Until 715 PM EST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 507 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Treasure Island, Okeechobee, White City, Indrio, Vero Beach South, Fort Pierce Inlet, Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Gifford, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, Fort Pierce South, Four Seasons Estates, Fort Pierce North, Saint Lucie Airport, Port Saint Lucie River Park and Lakewood Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.