Flood Advisory — St. Lucie 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 23 at 6:39PM EDT until August 23 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Martin County in east central Florida... Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 639 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 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Walton, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Sewall's Point, North River Shores, Witham Field, Nettles Island, Indian River Estates, Ocean Breeze Park, Rio, Waveland and Hutchinson Island South. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM ET · Expires August 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Melbourne FL
Expires
August 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 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 St. Lucie 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for St. Lucie County?
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