Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Yelvington, FL ∙ East Palatka, FL ∙ Flagler Estates, FL ∙ Bostwick, FL ∙ Roy, FL ∙ Palatka, FL ∙ Hastings, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1049 AM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Clay County in northeastern Florida... Northwestern Flagler County in northeastern Florida... Northeastern Putnam County in northeastern Florida... Southern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 1049 AM EDT, Local law enforcement in Putnam County reported flooding resulting from heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Palm Coast, Palatka, Hastings, East Palatka, Orange Mills, Federal Point and Bostwick. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 2987 8160 2985 8158 2978 8154 2972 8151 2969 8138 2972 8125 2969 8125 2961 8126 2959 8146 2963 8169 2987 8165 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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