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November 2, 2026
Flash Flood Emergency in Palm Bay and West Melbourne; Polk County Under a Flood Watch Monday
The National Weather Service declared a Flash Flood Emergency for West Melbourne and Palm Bay Monday morning after 8 to 12 inches of rain fell in southeastern Brevard County.
November 1, 2026
Flash Flooding in Panama City; Flood Watches Cover Florida's East Coast Through Monday
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bay County until 10 AM ET Sunday after radar showed thunderstorms dropping 3 to 7 inches of rain.
October 26, 2026
Coastal Flood Warnings Extended Through Midweek as King Tides and Gusty Winds Batter Florida's East Coast
Coastal Flood Warnings now cover Florida's entire Atlantic coast, and the National Weather Service has extended them through midweek.
October 17, 2026
NE Winds Push St. Johns River Toward Moderate Flooding as 8–12 Ft Surf Hits Florida's Atlantic Coast
Northeast winds behind the cold front are pushing the St. Johns River near Astor toward moderate flood stage and building 8 to 12 foot surf along Florida's Atlantic coast through early Tuesday.
October 15, 2026
A 10-Minute Water Check for Lakeland Homes Before the Rest of Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30. A quick walk-through now can catch small leaks before the next heavy rain turns them into real damage.
October 15, 2026
Front to Stall Near South Florida This Weekend, Bringing More Rain and Wind; Upper Keys See Minor Saltwater Flooding
NWS Miami expects higher rain chances and windier conditions as a front stalls near South Florida this weekend, while NWS Key West has a Coastal Flood Statement for the Upper Keys through late tonight.
October 12, 2026
Isaias Recovery Monday Evening: FPL Lowers Escambia and Santa Rosa Target to 70% After Finding 700+ Broken Poles; Myakka River Flood Warning Issued
FPL now expects only 70% of customers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to have power by Monday night, with the rest on Tuesday, after crews found more than 700 broken poles. CHELCO is down to about 13,800 members out, and a new flood warning covers the Myakka River in Sarasota County.
October 12, 2026
Isaias Recovery Monday Morning: FPL Pushes Hardest-Hit Escambia and Santa Rosa Areas to Tuesday, Shoal River Falls at Crestview
FPL now expects 85% of the 435,000 customers hit by Hurricane Isaias to be restored by end of day Monday, with the hardest-hit parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on Tuesday. CHELCO has about 20,000 members still out, and the Shoal River near Crestview crested near 12.5 feet and is falling.
October 11, 2026
Isaias Recovery Sunday Evening: 300,000 Still Without Power, CHELCO Below 50% Out, Shoal River Nears Crest at Crestview
Gov. DeSantis said about 200,000 utility accounts had been restored by noon Sunday with about 300,000 still out. CHELCO's outages fell to about 38,000 by 3 PM, and the Shoal River near Crestview was at 12.5 feet late Sunday afternoon, headed for a 13.8-foot crest tonight.
October 11, 2026
Isaias Recovery Sunday Afternoon: FPL Passes 188,000 Restored, Crestview Crest Trimmed to 13.8 Feet, New River Warnings in North Florida
FPL says more than 188,000 customers had power back in the first 24 hours and it still expects 95% restored by the end of Monday. NWS now forecasts the Shoal River near Crestview to crest at 13.8 feet tonight, and the Choctawhatchee at Caryville to reach flood stage Thursday.
October 11, 2026
Isaias Recovery Sunday: FPL Targets Monday for 95% of Power, Shoal River at Crestview Crests Tonight
FPL says it aims to restore 95% of affected Panhandle customers by the end of Monday. The Shoal River near Crestview is forecast to crest in moderate flood this evening, while Mossy Head, Baker and Milton gauges are falling.
October 10, 2026
Isaias Update: Two Deaths Confirmed, Shoal River Crests, 430,000 Still Without Power
Gov. DeSantis confirmed two storm-related deaths in the Panhandle. The Shoal River near Mossy Head crested in major flood and is now falling, while other Panhandle rivers rise toward Sunday crests.
October 10, 2026
After Isaias: Panhandle Rivers Rise Toward Sunday Crests as Cleanup Begins
The Weather Prediction Center says significant river flooding in the western Florida Panhandle will crest today through Sunday. The Shoal River near Mossy Head is in major flood.
October 10, 2026
Isaias Weakens Over Alabama; Warnings End but Flooding Risk Continues Across the Panhandle and Southeast
NHC issued its last advisory on Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Saturday morning as it moved toward the Tennessee Valley. Flash, urban, and river flooding remains possible this weekend.
October 9, 2026
Isaias Closes In on Pensacola as a Category 3; Flash Flood Warnings Up for Panama City and the Big Bend
At 4 PM CDT NHC placed Category 3 Isaias about 90 miles south of Pensacola with 115 mph winds, as NWS Tallahassee issued Flash Flood Warnings from Panama City to Wakulla County.
October 9, 2026
Isaias Now a Category 3 Hurricane, Landfall Expected This Evening on the Western Florida Panhandle
NHC says Isaias has 120 mph winds and its center should reach the western Florida Panhandle coast this evening, with 6 to 9 feet of possible surge and up to 15 inches of rain.
October 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias Nears Major Strength; Landfall Expected Tonight on the Northern Gulf Coast
NHC says Isaias is near 110 mph and expected to make landfall within the warning area tonight or early Saturday. Flash flooding is likely from southern Alabama through the Florida Panhandle.
October 8, 2026
Hurricane Isaias: Warnings Up for the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle
NHC expects Isaias to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. What Lakeland and Polk County should know.
October 7, 2026
Isaias Nears Hurricane Strength as Watches Expand Inland Across the Florida Panhandle
NHC's 5 PM ET advisory puts Tropical Storm Isaias at 65 mph, forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday morning and make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. NWS offices added inland watches.
October 7, 2026
Hurricane Watch Issued for Florida Panhandle as Isaias Strengthens in the Gulf
NHC issued Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches Wednesday from Mississippi to Florida's Big Bend. Isaias is forecast to become a strong hurricane before reaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday.
October 7, 2026
Tropical Storm Isaias Forms in the Gulf: What Central Florida Should Watch
NHC says Isaias is forecast to strengthen rapidly and approach the northern Gulf Coast Friday. Here is what it means for Lakeland and Polk County.
October 6, 2026
Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Gulf; NHC forecasts a hurricane approaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday
The Gulf disturbance became Tropical Depression Nine at 5 p.m. EDT Tuesday. NHC expects a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane Thursday, says watches could be needed Wednesday from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, while NWS Tampa Bay expects 2 to 4 inches of rain in west-central Florida this week.
October 6, 2026
Front to stall over Central Florida as NWS Tampa Bay flags a very wet week; Gulf system still at 90 percent
NWS Tampa Bay expects a front to stall across the Central Florida peninsula Wednesday, keeping numerous showers, locally heavy rain and minor flooding possible for several days, while NHC still gives the Gulf disturbance a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression and North Florida rivers remain in minor flood.
October 6, 2026
Invest 92L jumps to 90 percent as a Gulf tropical depression nears; Northeast Florida under a Flood Watch
The National Hurricane Center now gives Invest 92L a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression within 48 hours and says interests from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana should monitor it, while NWS Jacksonville has a Flood Watch up for Northeast Florida through this evening and rivers including the St. Johns at Astor are in minor flood.
October 5, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings hit Tallahassee and Panama City as Gulf's Invest 92L holds at 80 percent
Heavy afternoon thunderstorms prompted National Weather Service Flash Flood Warnings for Panama City, Tallahassee, Quincy and Chattahoochee on Monday, while Flood Watches stay up across the Big Bend and Northeast Florida until 8 p.m. and the Hurricane Center keeps Invest 92L's development odds at 60 percent in 48 hours and 80 percent in seven days.
October 5, 2026
Gulf system becomes Invest 92L, now 80% likely to develop as Hurricane Hunter flights are scheduled
The National Hurricane Center's 2 p.m. Monday outlook designated the southwestern Gulf disturbance AL92, raised its odds to 60 percent in 48 hours and 80 percent in seven days, and now expects a tropical depression by midweek, while NOAA reconnaissance flights are planned and midday storms prompted a Flood Warning in Apalachicola and a Flash Flood Warning near Marianna.
October 5, 2026
Gulf system now 70% likely to develop as flash flooding hits Destin and Fort Walton Beach
The National Hurricane Center's 8 a.m. Monday outlook raised the southwestern Gulf system to a high 70 percent seven-day chance and says a tropical depression is likely to form mid-to-late week, while early-morning storms prompted a Flash Flood Warning around Destin and Fort Walton Beach and a Flood Advisory for Apalachicola and Carrabelle.
October 4, 2026
Gulf development odds rise to 40% as Flood Advisories hit Jacksonville and Palm Coast
The National Hurricane Center's 2 p.m. Sunday outlook raised the southwestern Gulf system's seven-day formation chance to a medium 40 percent, while afternoon downpours prompted NWS Flood Advisories around Jacksonville, Nassau County, Palm Coast, and the Perdido area as North Florida Flood Watches continue.
October 4, 2026
Flood Watches stretch across North Florida Sunday from Pensacola to Jacksonville
NWS Flood Watches remain in effect Sunday across northwest Florida through the Big Bend and into Northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, with additional rainfall of roughly 2–6 inches (locally higher) and flash-flood risk in urban and poor-drainage areas, while NHC still lists only a low chance of southwestern Gulf development this week.
October 4, 2026
NHC watching southwestern Gulf for possible tropical development this week
The National Hurricane Center’s Sunday morning Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook flags a broad area of low pressure that could form in a few days over the southwestern Gulf of America, with a low near-0% chance of formation in 48 hours and a low 30% chance over the next seven days as the system drifts northward.
October 3, 2026
Prolonged Florida rain pattern raises flood threat into next week from Jacksonville to Tampa
FOX Weather says a stalling cold front tapping tropical moisture could bring 5–8 inches of rain across parts of North to Central Florida into next Thursday, with a Level 1 of 4 flash-flood threat already flagged for Monday and Tuesday, while NHC expects no Atlantic tropical cyclone formation for seven days.
October 3, 2026
NWS Flood Watch covers Florida Panhandle through Monday as heavy rain rounds continue
National Weather Service Flood Watches remain in effect Saturday across the western Florida Panhandle and northwest Florida, with multiple rounds of heavy rain and 3–6 inches possible (locally up to about 10 inches) into early next week, while NHC expects no Atlantic tropical cyclone formation for seven days.
October 3, 2026
South Florida street flooding persists as drainage upgrades lag after record wet September
CBS Miami reports ongoing street flooding and backed-up drains in North Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park after Fort Lauderdale’s wettest September on record, while NHC’s Saturday outlook expects no Atlantic tropical cyclone formation for seven days.
October 2, 2026
North Florida flash flood warnings Friday as multi-day rain flood risk builds
NWS Jacksonville issued a Flash Flood Warning for north-central Columbia County Friday afternoon after 2–4 inches of rain, plus Flood Advisories for Alachua/Gilchrist and the Lake City area, as a wet weekend and next-week nor’easter raise localized flooding concerns across northeast Florida.
October 2, 2026
Key West sets Oct. 1 rainfall record as Lower Keys see street flooding
NWS Key West recorded 3.64 inches of rain on October 1, 2026 — a daily record that broke the prior 2.50-inch mark from 1943 — as street flooding closed county offices and a Friday morning Flood Advisory covered the Lower Keys before South Florida trends drier for the weekend.
October 2, 2026
Upper Keys coastal flood advisory extended Friday as North Florida faces wet-weekend flood risk
NWS Key West extended a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Upper Florida Keys through 8 PM EDT Friday for saltwater flooding of low streets and docks, while a Coastal Flood Statement covers the Middle and Lower Keys. Remnants of former Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavy Panhandle and North Florida rain with isolated flash-flood risk, and NHC reports no Atlantic tropical cyclones near Florida.
October 1, 2026
South Florida flood advisories follow Thursday storms as wet October pattern builds
NWS flood advisories covered Broward, Miami-Dade, and southeastern Palm Beach on Thursday for minor flooding from heavy thunderstorms, while NHC keeps the Atlantic quiet near Florida and NWS Jacksonville flags a wetter stretch into next week with localized flood risk.
September 29, 2026
South Florida king tides keep Coastal Flood Warning and Advisories into Wednesday
NWS Key West keeps a Coastal Flood Warning for the Upper Keys through early Wednesday for major saltwater flooding, while NWS Miami holds a Coastal Flood Advisory for coastal Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade through Wednesday morning after weekend street flooding from Hollywood to Miami Beach.
September 27, 2026
NWS upgrades Upper Keys to Coastal Flood Warning for major saltwater flooding Sunday
NWS Key West upgraded the Upper Florida Keys to a Coastal Flood Warning through 5 PM EDT Sunday for major saltwater flooding that can close roads and inundate low-lying property, while Tropical Depression Fay remains far from Florida and NHC watches a trough east of Bermuda.
September 26, 2026
NHC ends Gonzalo advisories as post-tropical; Fay stays a weak depression far from Florida
The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory on Post-Tropical Cyclone Gonzalo north of Cabo Verde Saturday evening, while Tropical Depression Fay continues drifting slowly south well west-southwest of the Azores with no U.S. land hazards.
September 26, 2026
St. Johns River near Astor stays in minor flood as NWS forecasts weekend crest
A Flood Warning continues for the St. Johns River near Astor in Lake and Volusia Counties, with minor flooding ongoing and a forecast crest near 2.8 feet this weekend while coastal flooding advisories linger for the broader St. Johns River Basin.
September 26, 2026
Acreage flood crews clear coolers and toys from clogged canals as waters stay high
After days of heavy rain in western Palm Beach County, Indian Trail Improvement District crews are still pumping elevated impoundments and pulling trash — coolers, bottles, softballs — from canals that back water onto properties when clogged.
September 25, 2026
South Florida dries out after heavy rains; street flooding eases as weekend turns quieter
After a multi-day deluge that put roughly 10 inches of rain on parts of North Miami Beach and Broward and sparked street flooding and sewer overflows, South Florida is finally getting a drier weekend — while Atlantic Tropical Storms Fay and Gonzalo remain no threat to Florida.
September 25, 2026
King tides flood downtown Jacksonville; NE Florida coastal flood risk continues through weekend
News4JAX reported street flooding at Forsyth and Lafayette in downtown Jacksonville Friday from king tides, while NWS Jacksonville expects minor Atlantic coastal and St. Johns River tidal flooding around high tide into the weekend.
September 25, 2026
NHC tracks Tropical Storms Fay and Gonzalo far from Florida; no new Atlantic formation expected
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storms Fay and Gonzalo in the far eastern and central Atlantic. Neither system threatens Florida or the U.S. East Coast, and NHC’s Friday morning outlook expects no new tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic over the next seven days.
September 24, 2026
East Coast nor’easter brings coastal flooding from Outer Banks north; South Florida flood threat eases
A mid-Atlantic nor’easter is driving coastal flooding and beach overwash from North Carolina’s Outer Banks into New England, with NC Highway 12 closed for about 16 miles in Dare County. South Florida’s multi-day flood threat is winding down, and Tropical Storm Fay remains far out in the Atlantic with no Florida land hazards.
September 23, 2026
South Florida’s Flood Risk Peaks Again This Afternoon Before a Drier Trend
NWS Miami expects scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms again Wednesday, with a marginal excessive-rainfall risk and the main flooding concern along east-coast metro areas. Rain chances stay elevated through Friday before a quieter weekend; NHC shows no tropical threat to Florida.
September 23, 2026
South Florida Flooding Continues Wednesday as More Rain Hits Saturated Ground
Local 10 reported about 2 to 4 inches already across northeast Miami-Dade and southern Broward Wednesday morning, with light-to-moderate rain continuing and a marginal risk of more street flooding. NWS Miami expects showers and storms through Friday before a drier weekend; NHC shows no tropical cyclones affecting South Florida.
September 23, 2026
North Miami and Hallandale streets flood after a week of heavy South Florida rain
Local 10 and the Miami Herald report standing water trapping residents and stalling vehicles in North Miami and Hallandale Beach on Wednesday after multi-day totals near 10 inches in spots. NWS Miami says the worst is over with no structural flooding reported; NHC shows no tropical threat to Florida.
September 22, 2026
Flooding still covers parts of The Acreage as crews pump ahead of more rain
CBS12 reports standing water still around homes and driveways in western Palm Beach County’s Acreage on Tuesday, with Indian Trail crews handling hundreds of work orders and more than 100 road washouts while more rain is expected this week. Tropical Depression Fay remains far from Florida with no land hazards.
September 22, 2026
South Florida faces peak afternoon flood risk today after a soggy September
Local meteorologists say today’s widespread afternoon thunderstorms are the week’s peak rain chance, with some neighborhoods able to see 3 to 6 inches in a short time on ground already soaked by 10 to 20 inches this month. Tropical Depression Fay remains far from Florida with no land hazards.
September 22, 2026
South Florida flood risk continues midweek after Broward flash flooding, multi-day soaking
NWS Miami expects scattered to numerous storms and localized urban flooding through midweek after a Monday Flash Flood Warning in central Broward and multi-day totals exceeding 10 inches in parts of Palm Beach County. Tropical Storm Fay remains far from Florida and is expected to become post-tropical.
September 21, 2026
Florida Keys face midweek heavy rain and street-flood risk; Fay weakens far offshore
NWS Key West warned Monday of 2.5–4 inches of rain through Thursday morning across parts of the Keys, with the greatest flooding risk Tuesday into Wednesday. Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken well southwest of the Azores with no Florida tropical threat.
September 21, 2026
Tampa Bay Area Faces Afternoon Storms and Localized Flood Risk Monday
NWS Tampa Bay says a stagnant upper-level low is supporting scattered to numerous afternoon storms Monday across west-central and southwest Florida, with a risk of damaging gusts, small hail, and localized flooding. Tropical Storm Fay remains southwest of the Azores with no coastal watches or warnings.
September 20, 2026
NWS flood warning for Horse Creek near Arcadia after heavy rain
NWS Tampa Bay issued a Flood Warning Sunday morning for Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72 in DeSoto County, where minor flooding was occurring at 12.4 feet. The creek was expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday afternoon.
September 20, 2026
Tropical Storm Fay Strengthens Southwest of the Azores; Could Approach Hurricane Intensity
NHC Public Advisory Number 5 places Tropical Storm Fay about 430 miles southwest of the Azores with 60 mph winds. Additional strengthening is possible tonight; there are no coastal watches or warnings and no Florida threat.
September 19, 2026
South Florida rain and flood risk extends into next week, NWS Miami says
NWS Miami’s Saturday 1:04 a.m. EDT discussion keeps rainfall chances elevated through the weekend and into next week, with WPC holding a daily marginal excessive-rainfall risk through Day 5. Ground is already wet after Friday-night Broward street flooding and Thursday’s Palm Beach rains. No Florida watches, warnings, or advisories were in effect.
September 19, 2026
Tropical Depression Six Forms Southwest of the Azores; No Florida Threat
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on newly formed Tropical Depression Six several hundred miles southwest of the Azores. There are no coastal watches or warnings, and the system is not a Florida threat.
September 19, 2026
NWS flood warning continues for Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon
A minor flood warning from NWS Tampa Bay remains in effect until further notice for the Withlacoochee River at U.S. 41 in Dunnellon, where hydrilla growth is holding back flow and flooding docks and boat ramps in Citrus and Marion counties.
September 17, 2026
Heavy rain floods Broward streets; NWS flood advisory covers Fort Lauderdale area
Thursday morning downpours flooded roadways across Broward County, stalled cars in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park, and prompted an NWS Miami flood advisory through noon — with more wet weather likely into the weekend.
September 14, 2026
Pensacola downtown streets flood after intense Saturday downpour
Pensacola Public Works measured nearly 3 inches of rain Saturday, including 1.7 inches in 30 minutes downtown. Street flooding on Palafox drew social media attention; city officials say rainfall intensity briefly outpaced typical storm-sewer design rates. Atlantic tropics remain quiet for Florida.
September 13, 2026
NHC watching subtropical Atlantic trough; Florida formation odds stay low
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a trough of low pressure in the central subtropical Atlantic with near 0% chance of formation in 48 hours and 20% over seven days — still far from a Florida land threat.
September 12, 2026
Flagler County flash flood warning briefly active as Central Florida storms continue
NWS Jacksonville issued then cancelled a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Flagler County and Palm Coast Saturday afternoon after heavy rain. More strong storms remain possible across Central Florida into the evening, while NHC still sees no tropical cyclone formation this week.
September 12, 2026
South Florida king tides through Sept. 13 raise coastal flood risk
Higher king tides through Sept. 13 and weekend thunderstorms are raising localized flood risk across South and Central Florida, while NHC still sees no tropical cyclone formation in the next week.
September 12, 2026
Metro Atlanta flash floods prompt warnings; Nickajack Creek at flood stage
Flash flood warnings and flooded roads hit metro Atlanta Saturday, and NWS issued a Flood Warning for Nickajack Creek near Mableton. NHC still sees no tropical cyclone formation this week.
September 11, 2026
First hour after a burst pipe in Lakeland
Shut the water if you can, stay off slick floors, and call for extraction before Florida humidity keeps the structure wet.
September 10, 2026
Why extraction comes before structural drying
Pulling standing water is not the same as drying the building. Both steps matter after a leak in Central Florida.
Wet floor right now? Call first.
Standing water, a burst pipe, or a soaked ceiling should not wait until morning. Call Florida Restoration Specialists for emergency water damage in Lakeland and Polk County.
