Flood Advisory — Lee County, Florida
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 5:58PM EDT until August 7 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Charlotte County in southwestern Florida... Northern Lee County in southwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 558 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 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, East Dunbar, Buckingham, Palmona Park, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, Olga, Charleston Park, Burnt Store Marina, Tice, North Fort Myers, Suncoast Estates, Fort Myers Shores, Page Field Airport, Page Park and Gateway. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 7, 2026 at 5:58 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lee County, Florida?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
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