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Flood Advisory issued October 9 at 6:16PM EDT until October 9 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published October 9, 2026 6:21 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 6:21 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Alachua County in northern Florida... Western Marion County in northern Florida... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southwestern Alachua County in northern Florida… Western Marion County in northern Florida… * WHEN…Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to 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 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Gainesville, Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Archer, Ocala Airport, University Of Florida, Newberry, Dunnellon, Romeo and Flemington. -…

Official safety instructions

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

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