Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
245 PM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026

FLC093-292015-
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Okeechobee FL-
245 PM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida...

* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 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...
    Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek,
    Whispering Pines, Okeechobee Airport, Basswood Estates and
    Country Hills Estates.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 2717 8085 2723 8088 2728 8088 2737 8082
      2739 8073 2726 8068 2712 8068 2714 8069
      2716 8071 2717 8073 2718 8074 2720 8078
      2721 8079 2721 8080 2720 8083 2719 8083
      2719 8084


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