Flood Statement
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
652 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

FLC085-111-180015-
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Martin FL-St. Lucie FL-
652 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...North Central Martin County in east central Florida...
  Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida...

* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 651 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 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...
    Port Saint Lucie, Walton, Stuart, White City, Palm City, Port
    Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie West, North River Shores,
    Tradition, Indian River Estates, Tradition Field, Carlton.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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LAT...LON 2721 8045 2731 8047 2741 8042 2742 8033
      2738 8027 2720 8022 2716 8028 2712 8036
      2716 8044


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