Flood Watch Issued for East Central Florida
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, has issued a Flood Watch in effect through Monday evening, November 2, for portions of east central Florida. Excessive rainfall may lead to flash flooding and localized water accumulation.
The alert was issued at 11:09 PM EST on November 1 and continues until 7:00 PM EST on November 2. The affected areas encompass a wide portion of east central Florida, including Coastal and Inland Volusia, Northern and Southern Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties.
According to the National Weather Service, a weather disturbance is interacting with unusually rich moisture over Central Florida, producing bands of heavy rainfall over ground that is already nearly saturated. Forecasts call for widespread rain totals of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches or higher.
Excessive runoff from the expected rainfall may trigger flash flooding across the region. Potential impacts include the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, poor drainage zones, urban settings, and other low-lying locations.