Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 8:38PM EDT until May 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
county, Lake.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 838 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leesburg, Lake Griffin, Fruitland Park and Silver Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lake, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: