Active AlertsMarion
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northern Florida, including the following county, Marion.
When: Until 1215 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Ocala, Santos, Silver Springs Shores, Lake Weir, Ocklawaha, The Village of Briar Meadow, Weirsdale, Moss Bluff, Belleview and Summerfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.