Active AlertsLee
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southwest Florida, including the following county, Lee.
When: Until 615 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Additional Details: - At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 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 Fort Myers, Southwest Florida Airport, Villas, Pine Manor, Cypress Lake, McGregor, Gateway, Page Park, Page Field Airport, Fort Myers Villas and Whiskey Creek. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.