Active AlertsHighlands

Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 12:58 PM Nov. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: A portion of west central Florida, including the following county, Highlands.
When: Through Monday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - An approaching disturbance from the Gulf is forecast to interact with unusually high moisture over portions of Central Florida, causing bands of heavy rain today through Monday afternoon. The ground is nearly saturated, especially over Highlands County. Widespread amounts of 1-3 inches are forecast, with localized amounts of 5 inches or more which may cause flash flooding. - Highlands County - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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