Escalating Central & E-Coastal FL flooding, road closures, boil notices & wind/rip advisories
Key Questions
Is I-4 closed in Osceola County?
Yes, Osceola I-4 is closed near Kissimmee and the closure is ongoing. FDOT is responding to the situation amid escalating flooding.
How much rain has fallen in Mount Dora?
Mount Dora has received 17.8 inches of rain, leading to road closures. A boil water notice is also in effect there.
Which areas are under flood watches?
Volusia and Brevard coastal areas have Flood Watches through Tuesday/Wednesday with 3-5+ inches already and 2-4 more inches expected. South Florida has extended watches with potential 5-inch totals.
What boil water notices are active?
Boil notices are in place for Polk, Collier, Marion, Wildlife Bay, and Mount Dora. Santa Rosa's precautionary boil notice has been canceled.
What are the wind conditions in Central and East Coastal Florida?
Winds of 35-55 mph are affecting East-Central Florida. High surf and wind advisories are active across Central Florida's coastal counties.
How severe are rip currents statewide?
Statewide rip current advisories are in effect with over 70 rescues and 2 deaths reported. South Florida has seen 509 water rescues in Miami-Dade County over a 7-day period.
Are there any evacuations due to the flooding?
No evacuations have been ordered, but residents should monitor post-Milton drainage issues. Flood threats continue with heavy rain and coastal rainfall adding up.
When will the weather improve?
Heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf continue before drier weather returns. Central Florida faces more inches of rain and flood risk on Tuesday.
Osceola I-4 closed near Kissimmee ongoing; Mount Dora 17.8in rain/roads out; Volusia/Brevard coastal 3-5in+/Flood Watches thru Tue/Wed (2-4in more); S FL extended watches 5in totals; boils Polk/Collier/Marion/Wildlife Bay/Mount Dora (Santa Rosa canceled); winds 35-55mph E-C FL; statewide rips (70+ rescues/2 deaths). FDOT response, no evacs but monitor post-Milton drainage triggers.