Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Miami-Dade County Through Sunday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida. The alert was triggered by Doppler radar indicating thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts central Miami-Dade County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

• Homestead
• Homestead Miami Speedway
• The Redland
• Florida City
• Leisure City
• Homestead Base

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to follow the “Turn around, don’t drown” rule when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on flooded roads and remain aware of your surroundings. If you observe flooding, please report it to local emergency services or law enforcement when you can do so safely.

Expected Conditions

Radar data shows that between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible in the warned area. Hazards include flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, small creeks, and other low-lying or poor drainage areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 4:52 PM EDT on March 15. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM EDT.