Active AlertsPalm Beach Lakes, FL

Flood Watch

Issued at Mon 11:50 PM Apr. 6

Issued by: National Weather Service

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.

Full details

Flood Advisory

Issued at Tue 5:01 AM Apr. 7

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southeast Florida, including the following county, Palm Beach.
When: Until 700 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 501 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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 West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Lake Park, Cloud Lake, Downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, Port Of Palm Beach, Lake Clarke Shores, Mangonia Park, Glen Ridge, Westgate-Belvedere Homes and Lake Worth Corridor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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