Alert archive / Florida / Flash Flood Warnings in 2022
Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this flash flood warning at Sep 29, 2022, 3:16 AM EDT for Orange County, Seminole County, Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 8 hr. 1 report 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
- Sep 29, 2022, 3:16 AM EDT (07:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 29, 2022, 11:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Flash flood emergency
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Orange County, FL, Seminole County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 5:44 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Nnw Lake Mary, FL | FDOT REPORTED SEVERAL WATER RESCUES IN PROGRESS ON THE SR-46 RAMP TO I-4 WHERE APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET OF WATER IS SITTING ON THE RAMP. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 652 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 379 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
474
WGUS52 KMLB 290716
FFWMLB
FLC095-117-127-291015-
/O.NEW.KMLB.FF.W.0004.220929T0716Z-220929T1015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
316 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Orange County in east central Florida...
Seminole County in east central Florida...
South Central Volusia County in east central Florida...
* Until 615 AM EDT.
* At 316 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 6 and 8 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches
are expected, with possible higher amounts, in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orlando, Deltona, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter
Springs, Winter Park, DeLand, Casselberry, New Smyrna Beach,
Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orange City, Lake Helen, Lake
Jessup, DeBary, Geneva, Goldenrod and University Of Central
Florida.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Saint Johns River, Little Econlockhatchee River, Cow Creek, Wekiva
River, Econlockhatchee River and Gee Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
CL5 follow-up statements
746
WGUS52 KMLB 290941
FFWMLB
FLC095-117-127-291215-
/O.EXT.KMLB.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220929T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
541 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Orange County in east central Florida...
Seminole County in east central Florida...
South Central Volusia County in east central Florida...
* Until 815 AM EDT.
* At 541 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 8 and 10 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orlando, Deltona, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter
Springs, Winter Park, DeLand, Casselberry, New Smyrna Beach,
Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orange City, Lake Helen, Lake
Jessup, DeBary, Geneva, Goldenrod and University Of Central
Florida.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cow Creek, Little Econlockhatchee River, Saint Johns River,
Econlockhatchee River, Gee Creek and Wekiva River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$746
WGUS72 KMLB 290951
FFSMLB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
551 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
FLC095-117-127-291215-
/O.CON.KMLB.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220929T1215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Orange FL-Seminole FL-Volusia FL-
551 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SANFORD, LAKE MARY, HEATHROW...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR CENTRAL ORANGE, SEMINOLE AND SOUTH CENTRAL VOLUSIA
COUNTIES...
At 551 AM EDT, Local law enforcement reported water rescues at SR-46
at I-4. Between 9 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orlando, Deltona, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter
Springs, Winter Park, DeLand, Casselberry, New Smyrna Beach,
Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orange City, Lake Helen, Lake
Jessup, DeBary, Geneva, Goldenrod and University Of Central
Florida.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gee Creek, Little Econlockhatchee River, Saint Johns River,
Econlockhatchee River, Wekiva River and Cow Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
JS057
WGUS52 KMLB 291209
FFWMLB
FLC095-117-127-291415-
/O.EXT.KMLB.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220929T1415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
809 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Orange County in east central Florida...
Seminole County in east central Florida...
South Central Volusia County in east central Florida...
* Until 1015 AM EDT.
* At 809 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling in SR-46 at I-4. Between 10 and 12 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orlando, Deltona, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter
Springs, Winter Park, DeLand, Casselberry, New Smyrna Beach,
Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orange City, Lake Helen, Lake
Jessup, DeBary, Geneva, Goldenrod and University Of Central
Florida.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Gee Creek, Little Econlockhatchee River, Saint Johns River,
Econlockhatchee River, Wekiva River and Cow Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$364
WGUS52 KMLB 291408
FFWMLB
FLC095-117-127-291515-
/O.EXT.KMLB.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220929T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1008 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Orange County in east central Florida...
Seminole County in east central Florida...
South Central Volusia County in east central Florida...
* Until 1115 AM EDT.
* At 1008 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling in the area. Between 10 and 12 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Orlando, Deltona, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter
Springs, Winter Park, DeLand, Casselberry, New Smyrna Beach,
Maitland, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orange City, Lake Helen, Lake
Jessup, DeBary, Geneva, Goldenrod and University Of Central
Florida.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Little Econlockhatchee River, Saint Johns River, Gee Creek, Wekiva
River, Econlockhatchee River and Cow Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$831
WGUS72 KMLB 291513
FFSMLB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1113 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
FLC095-117-127-291523-
/O.EXP.KMLB.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220929T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Orange FL-Seminole FL-Volusia FL-
1113 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1115 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR
CENTRAL ORANGE, SEMINOLE AND SOUTH CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTIES...
The heavy rain has ended, though there may still be occasional light
to moderate rainfall. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
significant threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT Friday for a
portion of east central Florida.
LAT...LON 2881 8141 2889 8136 2897 8134 2899 8099
2871 8110 2860 8116 2857 8147
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 10:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MLB | Volusia | 14 min |
| Sep 28, 11:16 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | MLB | Seminole | 61 days |
| Sep 28, 11:41 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Sep 28, 11:48 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Orange, Osceola | 11 hr |
| Sep 29, 12:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Osceola | 5 hr |
| Sep 29, 12:58 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Volusia | 5 hr |
| Sep 29, 2:49 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MLB | Seminole | 8 days |
| Sep 29, 2:59 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MLB | Osceola | 11 days |
| Sep 29, 3:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Orange, Osceola, Seminole | 8 hr |
| Sep 29, 4:20 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 63 days |
| Sep 29, 4:50 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Seminole | 4 hr |
| Sep 29, 5:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia | 9 hr |
| Sep 29, 5:57 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 6 hr |
| Sep 29, 6:27 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 29, 8:18 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Lake, Orange, Seminole, Volusia | 4 hr |
| Sep 29, 8:43 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Seminole | 3 hr |
| Sep 29, 8:52 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 29, 10:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MLB | Seminole | 65 days |
| Sep 29, 2:37 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and 1 more | 6 hr |
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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.