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Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 4:40PM EDT until October 16 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Published October 16, 2026 4:41 pm • Updated October 16, 2026 4:41 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Collier County in southwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 439…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Northwestern Collier County in southwestern Florida… * WHEN…Until 545 PM EDT. * IMPACTS…Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow moving 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… Naples, North Naples, Vineyards, Naples Park, Quail Creek Estate and Pelican Bay. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

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