Alert archive / Florida / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 1, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this flood watch at Jun 16, 2021, 2:13 AM EDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jun 16, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 30 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 16, 2021, 2:13 AM EDT (06:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 16, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2021, 4:25 PM EDT
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Monroe County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 53 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
- 906 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -63 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 802 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 2.0
The text
As transmitted.
403 WGUS62 KMFL 160613 FFAMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 213 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 FLZ069>075-172>174-161415- /O.NEW.KMFL.FA.A.0001.210616T1400Z-210617T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward- Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe- Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade- 213 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of South Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward, Coastal Collier, Coastal Miami-Dade, Far South Miami-Dade, Inland Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Miami-Dade, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward, and Metro Miami-Dade. * From 10 AM EDT this morning through this evening * Heavy rainfall is expected over portions of South Florida again today. Significant rainfall may aggravate already saturated grounds. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could result in wide spread flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
5 follow-up statements
631 WGUS62 KMFL 161509 FFAMFL Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 1109 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 FLZ069>075-172>174-170000- /O.CON.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210617T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward- Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe- Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade- 1109 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * Flood Watch for a portion of South Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward, Coastal Collier, Coastal Miami-Dade, Far South Miami-Dade, Inland Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Miami-Dade, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward, and Metro Miami-Dade. * Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * Heavy rainfall is expected over portions of South Florida again this afternoon into early evening. Significant rainfall may aggravate already saturated grounds. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could result in wide spread flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Baxter
573 WGUS62 KMFL 162154 FFAMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 554 PM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 FLZ069>075-172>174-171600- /O.EXT.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210617T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade- Including the cities of Fort Lauderdale Beach, West Kendall, Marco Island, Plantation, Markham Park, Miami Beach, Florida City, Hollywood, Miramar, Naples, Coconut Creek, Country Walk, Everglades National Park, Miami Gardens, South Miami, Miami Shores, Everglades City, Cutler Bay, Redland, Homestead, Coral Springs, Flamingo, Shark Valley, Cutler Ridge, Miami, Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Immokalee, Kendale Lakes, Davie, Homestead Bayfront Park, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Tamarac, Pembroke Pines, Downtown Miami, Hialeah, Hollywood Beach, Aventura, Sunrise, Miami Lakes, Doral, Cooper City, and Miccosukee Resort 554 PM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of South Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward, Coastal Collier, Coastal Miami-Dade, Far South Miami-Dade, Inland Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Miami-Dade, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward and Metro Miami-Dade. * Through Thursday morning. * Heavy rainfall is expected over portions of South Florida. * Significant rainfall may aggravate already saturated grounds. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could result in widespread flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ RAG
619 WGUS62 KMFL 170812 FFAMFL Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 412 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 FLZ069>075-172>174-171600- /O.CON.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210617T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-Inland Broward-Metro Broward- Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-Mainland Monroe- Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-Far South Miami-Dade- 412 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of South Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward, Coastal Collier, Coastal Miami-Dade, Far South Miami-Dade, Inland Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Miami- Dade, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward, and Metro Miami-Dade. * Until noon EDT today * Heavy rainfall is possible over portions of South Florida. * Significant rainfall may aggravate already saturated grounds. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could result in widespread flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
080 WGUS62 KMFL 171304 FFAMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 904 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 Flood Watch Cancelled for most locations expect for Collier County where it been extended in time until this evening. FLZ071>075-172>174-171415- /O.CAN.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210617T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade- Mainland Monroe-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- Far South Miami-Dade- 904 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The focus of the thunderstorms today will be more over the western interior areas of South Florida due to more of a southeast steering flow. Therefore, the Flood Watch for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Mainland Monroe Counties have been cancelled. $$ FLZ069-070-180000- /O.EXT.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier- 904 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch is now in effect for * a portion of South Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Collier and Inland Collier. * Through this evening * Heavy rainfall is possible over portions of Collier County. * Significant rainfall may aggravate already saturated grounds. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could result in widespread flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Baxter
880 WGUS62 KMFL 172025 FFAMFL Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 425 PM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 FLZ069-070-172130- /O.CAN.KMFL.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Collier-Inland Collier- 425 PM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch for Collier County has been cancelled. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 8:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 46 min | |
| Jun 16, 11:38 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 67 min | |
| Jun 16, 12:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 62 min | |
| Jun 16, 12:14 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 112 min |
| Jun 16, 12:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Jun 16, 12:41 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 64 min | |
| Jun 16, 12:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 62 min |
| Jun 16, 1:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 53 min | |
| Jun 16, 1:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 27 min |
| Jun 16, 1:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 46 min |
| Jun 16, 1:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Broward, Palm Beach | 2 hr |
| Jun 16, 1:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 43 min |
| Jun 16, 1:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 53 min |
| Jun 16, 1:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 65 min | |
| Jun 16, 1:42 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Collier | 3 hr |
| Jun 16, 1:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 46 min | |
| Jun 16, 1:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier, Hendry | 61 min |
| Jun 16, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 89 min | |
| Jun 16, 2:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 45 min |
| Jun 16, 2:20 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 85 min | |
| Jun 16, 2:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 51 min |
| Jun 16, 2:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 55 min |
| Jun 16, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 46 min | |
| Jun 16, 3:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 51 min |
| Jun 16, 3:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Jun 16, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 36 min |
| Jun 16, 3:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 6 hr |
| Jun 16, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 46 min |
| Jun 16, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 45 min |
| Jun 16, 4:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 41 min |
| Jun 16, 4:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 41 min |
| Jun 16, 4:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 47 min |
| Jun 16, 5:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 3 hr |
| Jun 16, 5:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 46 min |
| Jun 16, 6:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 39 min |
| Jun 16, 6:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Jun 16, 7:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Monroe | 68 min |
| Jun 16, 7:30 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 2 hr | |
| Jun 16, 7:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 69 min |
| Jun 16, 7:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MFL | Miami-Dade | 30 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.