Flood Watch Updated
From
City of Lake Helen
Sent
Wed, Oct 9 @ 8:16pm
Description
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 8:05PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All of east central Florida, including Volusia, Lake,
Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie,
Martin and Okeechobee counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches are forecast with a
swath of 12 to 15 inches possible in the vicinity of the I-4
corridor. Water rescues may be needed in the hardest hit
locations. Across the Treasure coast counties and Okeechobee,
additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are forecast.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
This notification was posted by City of Lake Helen. City of Lake Helen is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
