Flooding Hazards
While large and highly impactful severe weather events such as hurricanes, tropical storms, widespread tornado outbreaks, blizzards, and winter storms typically garner the largest media coverage, significant flooding events occur frequently across the United States. Therefore, FPREN’s team of meteorologists and producers ensure partner stations and their audiences are well-informed about flooding potential and risks, providing live-action and pre-produced coverage and content when significant flooding is occurring. Click here to learn more.
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Latest Heavy Rain and Flood News
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Josephine is born, moving away from the US; King Tides take over Florida
As Josephine moves away, South Florida will see a surge of tropical moisture from the south (unrelated to Josephine), increasing the chance of heavy rain that could cause flash floods. The rain could worsen coastal flooding due to King Tides.
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Nor'easter-like conditions to lead to flooding, coastal hazards
A flow off the Atlantic over the weekend and next week will lead to erosion, rough surf and the potential for flooding along the coast and nearby tributaries.
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What the clouds can tell you about the forecast
By watching the clouds, they can help predict changes in the weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate a change in the weather is coming while cumulonimbus clouds indicate storms.
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Fall arrives in Florida this weekend
A cold front brings cooler air, lower humidity, and gusty winds
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Florida drought improves dramatically in one week as extreme drought disappears
Florida is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.
