NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – With torrential rain, the risk of flash floods has become a reality.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of northern and northeastern Florida, including:

  • West Central Putnam County
  • Southeastern Alachua County
  • Marion County
Key Information:
  • Warning in Effect Until: 11:45 p.m.
  • Rainfall So Far: Between 1 and 3 inches
  • Additional Rainfall Expected: 2 to 4 inches possible
  • Hazard: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain
  • Source: Radar detection
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas
Areas Likely to Be Affected:
  • Ocala
  • Rainbow Lakes Estates
  • Lynne
  • Fort McCoy
  • Citra
  • Juniper Springs
  • Anthony
  • Sparr
  • Santos
  • Silver Springs Shores
  • Ocala Airport
  • Lake Weir
  • Ocklawaha
  • Moss Bluff
  • Cross Creek
  • Weirsdale
  • The Village of Briar Meadow
  • Orange Springs
  • Belleview
  • Dunnellon
Precautionary Measures:
  • Turn around, don’t drown: Avoid flooded roads.
  • Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
  • Be extra cautious at night when flooding hazards are harder to detect.
  • Report any observed flooding to local authorities when it is safe to do so.