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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 6:30PM EST until November 2 at 12:30AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Published November 1, 2026 6:32 pm • Updated November 1, 2026 6:32 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southeastern Okeechobee County in east central Florida… * WHEN…Until 1230 AM EST. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 630 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek, Whispering Pines, Okeechobee Airport and Basswood Estates. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official safety instructions

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

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