Alert archive / Florida / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this flash flood warning at Jun 15, 2021, 3:12 PM EDT for Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was in force for 5 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 15, 2021, 3:12 PM EDT (19:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 15, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Miami-Dade County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 5:00 PM EDT | FLOOD | 1 E Liberty City, FL | A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED A VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF FLOODED ROADS NEAR NW 62ND ST EAST OF INTERSTATE 95 IN THE LIBERTY CITY/EDISON AREA OF MIAMI. |
| Jun 15, 6:30 PM EDT | FLOOD | 2 Sw Liberty City, FL | A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED RESIDUAL FLOODING OF STREETS IN THE AREA OF NW 40TH ST AND NW 31ST AVE NEAR MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 10 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1094 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -57 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 972 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 64 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
477
WGUS52 KMFL 151912
FFWMFL
FLC086-152115-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FF.W.0003.210615T1912Z-210615T2115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
312 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 312 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Miami, Hialeah, Miramar, Miami Beach, Surfside, Miami Gardens,
North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes,
Hialeah Gardens, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, Miami Springs,
Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Medley and Pinewood.
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 flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2581 8036 2595 8036 2596 8031 2596 8030
2597 8013 2597 8008 2580 8008 2580 8014
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
BNB/RAG3 follow-up statements
708
WGUS72 KMFL 152008
FFSMFL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
408 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
FLC086-152115-
/O.CON.KMFL.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210615T2115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Miami-Dade FL-
408 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...
At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated 2 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen from the earlier thunderstorms this afternoon. Another area
of thunderstorms have developed over western metro areas of Central
Miami-Dade County. These storms will move east northeast and should
move into the Flash Flood Warning area during the next hour bringing
additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Miami, Hialeah, Miramar, Miami Beach, Surfside, Miami Gardens,
North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes,
Hialeah Gardens, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, Miami Springs,
Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Medley and Pinewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2581 8036 2595 8036 2596 8031 2596 8030
2597 8013 2597 8008 2580 8008 2580 8014
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
BAXTER283
WGUS52 KMFL 152043
FFWMFL
FLC086-152200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210615T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
443 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Miami has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an additional round of
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across northern Miami-Dade
County. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over portions
of northeastern Miami-Dade County. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area with this next round
of storms. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Miami, Hialeah, Miramar, Miami Beach, Surfside, Miami Gardens,
North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes,
Hialeah Gardens, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, Miami Springs,
Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Medley and Pinewood.
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 flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2581 8036 2595 8036 2596 8031 2596 8030
2597 8013 2597 8008 2580 8008 2580 8014
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
RAG/BNB375
WGUS52 KMFL 152138
FFWMFL
FLC086-160000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210616T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
538 PM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Miami has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across northern Miami-Dade. Between 2 and 6 inches of
rain have fallen so far today. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to
3 inches are possible in the warned area with this next round of
storms. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Miami, Hialeah, Miramar, Miami Beach, Surfside, Miami Gardens,
North Miami, Doral, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes,
Hialeah Gardens, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, Miami Springs,
Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Medley and Pinewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2581 8036 2595 8036 2596 8031 2596 8030
2597 8013 2597 8008 2580 8008 2580 8014
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
RAG/BNBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 8:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| Jun 14, 8:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Collier | 115 min |
| Jun 14, 8:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 64 min |
| Jun 14, 9:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 34 min |
| Jun 14, 9:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 41 min |
| Jun 14, 10:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 39 min | |
| Jun 14, 10:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 59 min | |
| Jun 15, 1:39 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Jun 15, 1:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 44 min |
| Jun 15, 1:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 38 min | |
| Jun 15, 2:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 66 min |
| Jun 15, 2:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward | 3 hr |
| Jun 15, 2:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 55 min |
| Jun 15, 2:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 66 min | |
| Jun 15, 2:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 49 min |
| Jun 15, 2:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 62 min |
| Jun 15, 2:49 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 41 min | |
| Jun 15, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 39 min |
| Jun 15, 2:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 94 min | |
| Jun 15, 3:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward | 62 min |
| Jun 15, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| Jun 15, 3:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 43 min |
| Jun 15, 3:33 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 87 min | |
| Jun 15, 4:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 57 min |
| Jun 15, 4:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 49 min |
| Jun 15, 4:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 40 min |
| Jun 15, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 27 min |
| Jun 15, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 39 min |
| Jun 15, 4:41 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 64 min | |
| Jun 15, 4:58 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 32 min | |
| Jun 15, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 45 min |
| Jun 15, 5:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 4 hr |
| Jun 15, 5:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 50 min |
| Jun 15, 5:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 65 min | |
| Jun 15, 5:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 63 min |
| Jun 15, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 42 min |
| Jun 15, 6:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 65 min | |
| Jun 15, 6:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 81 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.