Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1032 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025

FLC071-020430-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lee FL-
1032 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Florida, including the following
  county, Lee.

* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1032 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 3.5 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...
    Fort Myers, Olga, Buckingham, Charleston Park, Fort Myers
    Shores, Alva, Tice and North Fort Myers.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2668 8165 2667 8182 2669 8183 2675 8181
      2677 8177 2677 8174 2677 8173 2677 8170
      2677 8168 2677 8165 2677 8161 2677 8158
      2677 8157 2676 8157 2671 8157 2669 8157
      2668 8157


$$

TBW