Flood Advisory — Marion 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 5 at 3:58PM EDT until August 5 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Marion County in northern Florida... * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 358 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... Ocala, Santos and Belleview. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jacksonville FL
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute 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 Marion 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
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