Flood advisory issued for Martin and St. Lucie Counties

From the National Weather Service:

..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida…

Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida…

* WHEN…Until 530 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

– At 358 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.0 and 3.5 inches of rain

have fallen.

– Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the

area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

– Some locations that will experience flooding include…

Walton, Stuart, Jensen Beach, White City, Port Saint Lucie River

Park, Indian River Estates, Ocean Breeze Park, Collins Park

Estates and Rio.