Big Torch Key Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Coastal Flood Statement
Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle Keys; Monroe Lower Keys
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 13 at 2:17PM EDT until October 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 13th, 2026 02:17:00 pm EDT
October 13th, 2026 02:17:00 pm EDT
October 14th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
Flood Warning
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Flood Warning issued October 13 at 10:11AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor has fallen into Minor Flood Stage, as upstream heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. River levels are forecast to fall through Minor Flood Stage this week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.9 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
October 13th, 2026 10:11:00 am EDT
October 13th, 2026 10:11:00 am EDT
October 13th, 2026 11:00:00 pm EDT
Flood Warning
Sarasota, FL
Flood Warning issued October 13 at 10:02AM EDT until October 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
October 13th, 2026 10:02:00 am EDT
October 13th, 2026 10:02:00 am EDT
October 13th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Flood Warning
Okaloosa, FL
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 10:33PM CDT until October 13 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Shoal River near Crestview. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 6.8 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
October 12th, 2026 10:33:00 pm CDT
October 12th, 2026 10:33:00 pm CDT
October 13th, 2026 10:45:00 am CDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Big Torch Key.
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For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.