Florida, 2020Flash Flood in Florida, June 3, 2020
June 3, 2020 · NWS MLB · 1 event in 1 county or zone
A plume of anomalously moist tropical air surged far northeast of Tropical Storm Cristobal, which was located over the Bay of Campeche. Numerous showers and thunderstorms redeveloped near the Martin County coast and trained across the eastern half of the county from the evening of June 2nd through the afternoon of June 3rd.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $450,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 1
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A plume of anomalously moist tropical air surged far northeast of Tropical Storm Cristobal, which was located over the Bay of Campeche. Numerous showers and thunderstorms redeveloped near the Martin County coast and trained across the eastern half of the county from the evening of June 2nd through the afternoon of June 3rd. High rainfall rates and excessive accumulations resulted in flood water intrusion into two dozen homes.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 3, 8:40 AM EST, 20 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 8:40 AM EST, 20 minutes before
East Central Florida Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
940 AM EDT Wed Jun 3 2020
.DISCUSSION...
...Very Wet Pattern Will Continue Through At Least This Weekend...
Currently...We are getting some reports of some roadway inundation
occurring in some lower spots around coastal Martin county and
Stuart. An Areal Flood Warning for this area (including Southeast
St. Lucie Co.) remains in effect through 1130 AM. The wet forecast
ahead into the weekend will necessitate issuance of a Flood Watch
for portions of the area by the next routine forecast package this
afternoon. The current forecast will be updated mainly to increase
short term rain chcs across the south.
prev disc...
Today-tonight...Mid level ridge atop Florida will shift east into
the Atlantic this afternoon/tonight as a short wave trough amplifies
over the NE GOMEX and Florida. As this occurs, the Atlantic ridge
axis will retreat eastward, allowing low level E-ESE flow to veer to
SE today and SSE/S tonight. With the deep layer flow becoming more
southerly, a higher PWAT air mass (1.9 - 2.1") will overspread ECFL
leading to scattered-numerous diurnal convection. Coverage of storms
may somewhat limited by extensive mid-high cloud cover, which should
thicken in the moist SW flow aloft between the trough and the upper
level anticyclone over T.S. "Cristobal" in the Bay of Campeche. POPs
mainly 50-60 percent today (except 40 Volusia/70 Okeechobee) and
likely all locations tonight as upper forcing increases through the
evening as the trough moves overhead.
Similar to the past several days, locally heavy rainfall amounts are
expected. Max temps a few degrees either side of 85F, with mins in
the L70s.
Thursday-Friday...An enlongated surface ridge axis across the state
will begin to retreat Thursday as an upper trough descends down the
Mississippi Valley, with Tropical Storm Cristobal floating near the
Yucatan Peninsula. The position of each of these features will drive
deep southerly flow across FL, along with a surge of tropical
moisture. Forecast PW will remain above 2.00" through late week with
high chances for showers each day. Unimpressive lapse rates and a
saturated profile should limit convective forcing through at least
Friday, so will only leave a slight mention of thunder during the
times of peak heating. Widespread showers are anticipated, with PoPs
of 80-90% areawide on Thursday, dropping only slightly to 70-80% on
Friday. Rainfall amounts through the end of the week will likely
approach 2", with locally higher amounts possible along with the
concern for minor flooding. Highs through the period will remain
below average for the first week of June, topping out in the low to
mid 80s, with near normal lows in the low 70s.
&&
.AVIATION...MVFR CIGs/VSBYs in showers spreading NW from VRB-MLB
Spotty MVFR CIGs BKN020-025 in diurnal CU thru 16Z, becoming
widespread BKN030-035 with scattered to numerous SHRA/isolated TS
producing IMC through 00Z and beyond for several hours.
&&
.MARINE...Today-tonight...Light to moderate ESE-SE flow 10-15KT
becoming SE/SSE over the next H24. Seas 3-5ft today, subsiding
slightly to 3-4ft overnight. Scattered to numerous showers with
a few lightning storms.
Thursday-Sunday...A swath of tropical moisture will hold steady over
the peninsula and local Atlantic waters, keeping above normal rain
chances in place through the weekend with widespread showers and the
occasional thunderstorms. Southeast winds less than 15 kts will
increase slightly on Saturday, veering more southerly on Sunday as
TS Cristobal advances north across the Gulf of Mexico. Seas of 3-4
ft on Thursday will subside to 2-3 ft by the weekend. No impacts are
expected to the Atlantic waters from TS Cristobal, but marine
interests are still encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts from
the National Hurricane Center.
&&
.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
AM...None.
&&
JP/JC/KR
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 3, 3:45 AM EST, 5 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
445 AM EDT Wed Jun 3 2020
AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141-
144-147-040000-
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia-
Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard-Osceola-
Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Southern Lake-Northern Brevard-
445 AM EDT Wed Jun 3 2020
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
.THUNDERSTORM IMPACT...
Numerous showers over the southern Treasure Coast region early
this morning are forecast to spread north and inland through the
late morning, afternoon, and into this evening. Isolated lightning
storms will develop, mainly from this afternoon through sunset.
Torrential downpours, along with brief wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph,
and cloud to ground lightning strikes will occur with today's
storms. Move indoors to safety at the first sign of threatening
skies, or if you hear thunder.
.FLOOD IMPACT...
Because of slow storm motion, rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches
in a 60 to 90 minute period are expected Local inundation of roads
and other urban and poorly drained low lying areas is likely.
Never drive into an area where water covers the road. Turn around,
don't drown.
.MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT...
Wind gusts up to 35 knots will be possible over the local Atlantic
waters, Intracoastal Waterway and on inland lakes. Reduced
visibility and cloud to water lightning strikes will also occur.
boaters should always seek safe harbor in advance of storms.
.RIP CURRENT IMPACT...
A Moderate threat for dangerous rip currents will exist in the
central Florida Atlantic surf zone today. While rip currents will
be present all day, the threat will be highest from 930 AM this
morning through 330 PM this afternoon due to tidal effects. To
reduce your risk of being caught in a rip current, swim within
sight of a lifeguard, and never swim alone, while following local
social distancing guidelines.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.
Numerous showers and isolated to scattered lighting storms are
expected through the remainder of this week, the upcoming weekend,
and into early next week. Deadly cloud to ground lightning strikes,
localized flooding from heavy rainfall, and gusty winds will be
the primary storm threats. There will also be a Moderate threat
for dangerous rip currents will in the surf zone.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
Cristaldi
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 3, 7:25 AM EST, 1 hour 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
825 AM EDT WED JUN 3 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0802 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 WSW PALM CITY 27.14N 80.33W
06/03/2020 M6.58 INCH MARTIN FL MESONET
MESONET STATION CW2613 PALM CITY.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 SW PALM CITY 27.12N 80.32W
06/03/2020 M6.04 INCH MARTIN FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-MT-1 PALM CITY 4.0 SW.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 S PORT SALERNO 27.12N 80.20W
06/03/2020 M5.19 INCH MARTIN FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-MT-37 STUART 5.9 SSE.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 6 S PALM CITY 27.07N 80.26W
06/03/2020 M5.19 INCH MARTIN FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-MT-35 STUART 8.4 S.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 NW PALM CITY 27.18N 80.28W
06/03/2020 M5.14 INCH MARTIN FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-MT-31 PALM CITY 1.4 NW.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 ENE WHITE CITY 27.39N 80.33W
06/03/2020 M4.51 INCH ST. LUCIE FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-SL-11 FORT PIERCE 2.8
SSE.
0759 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 WNW JUPITER ISLAND 27.05N 80.12W
06/03/2020 M4.49 INCH MARTIN FL MESONET
MESONET STATION TS737 LAKE WOODRUFF QD.
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 SW PORT SAINT LUCIE 27.26N 80.38W
06/03/2020 M4.14 INCH ST. LUCIE FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-SL-50 PORT ST. LUCIE 1.8
SW.
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 S WHITE CITY 27.37N 80.34W
06/03/2020 M3.75 INCH ST. LUCIE FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-SL-33 FORT PIERCE 5.1
SSW.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 3 SSE PALM BAY 27.95N 80.64W
06/03/2020 M3.68 INCH BREVARD FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-BV-1 PALM BAY 2.6 SSE.
0700 AM HEAVY RAIN 3 NW PALM CITY 27.20N 80.30W
06/03/2020 M3.67 INCH MARTIN FL COCORAHS
COCORAHS STATION FL-MT-21 PALM CITY 3.1 NW.
0813 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 NE COCOA 28.43N 80.71W
06/03/2020 M3.66 INCH BREVARD FL MESONET
MESONET STATION AR909 MERRITT ISLAND.
&&Local storm report, Jun 3, 7:43 AM EST, 1 hour 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
843 AM EDT WED JUN 3 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0825 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 S PALM CITY 27.10N 80.26W
06/03/2020 M7.03 INCH Martin FL CO-OP OBSERVER
NWS CO-OP OBSERVER PTSF1 REPORTED A 24 HOUR RAINFALL
TOTAL 7.03 INCHES THROUGH 8 AM THIS MORNING.
&&
JCLocal storm report, Jun 3, 8:31 AM EST, 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
931 AM EDT WED JUN 3 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0921 AM FLOOD STUART 27.19N 80.24W
06/03/2020 Martin FL LAW ENFORCEMENT
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS SE COMMERCE AVE IN STUART
IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
&&
JCFlash Flood, Martin
- When
- June 3, 9:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST
- Where
- Martin County, 8.02 mi W of Lighthouse Pt to 1.05 mi SSW of Palm City
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $450,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 27.190, -80.400
Widespread rain totals of 5-10 inches affected portions of Jensen Beach, Stuart, Palm City and Hobe Sound between the evening of June 2 and mid afternoon on June 3. Excessive rain rates (6 inches in less than 4 hours) occurred within an area of saturated soils from Palm City to Hobe sound, with peak event total rainfall of 11 to 13 inches measured by a weatherstem site and a SKYWARN spotter, respectively, both in Hobe Sound. Fourteen homes experienced minor damage consisting of several inches of water accumulation and 8 homes sustained major damage with waters levels up to or beyond electrical outlets. Numerous roadways throughout the area became impassable due to high water and were closed. Additionally, water poured into some homes in Stuart near Manatee Pocket, where heavy rain combined with the high tide, likely causing water levels to rise along a stream connected to the St. Lucie River.
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, June 3, 20204 deaths · 72 kt wind · 140 events
- Damaging Winds in New Jersey, June 3, 202081 kt wind · 133 events
- Flash Flooding and Hail in Missouri, June 3 to 5, 2020$779,000 · 1 in hail · 41 events
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, June 3, 2020$1.2 million · 1.75 in hail · 20 events
- Hail and Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, June 3, 2020$138,000 · 1 in hail · 50 events
- Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, June 3, 2020$295,000 · 70 kt wind · 18 events
- Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in Indiana, June 3 to 4, 2020$67,000 · 74 kt wind · 6 events
- Hail in Kansas, June 3, 2020$50,000 · 1.5 in hail · 1 event
- Flooding and Damaging Winds in Ohio, June 3, 2020$25,000 · 52 kt wind · 14 events
- Damaging Winds in New York, June 3, 2020$35,000 · 52 kt wind · 6 events
- Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Missouri, June 3 to 5, 2020EF0 · 32 events
- Flash Flood and Hail in Missouri, June 3, 20203 injured · 1 in hail · 3 events
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 888074.