Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Martin, FL; St. Lucie, FL
- Places
- Port Saint Lucie, Walton, White City, Jensen Beach, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie West, Indian River Estates, Tradition, North River Shores, Nettles Island, Ocean Breeze Park, Tradition Field
- In effect
- until 6:30 PM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:01 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:01 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:01 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive through flooded roads. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive around barricades.
If water is rising where you are, move to higher ground. Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses and low-lying areas, which the warning lists as at risk.
Use extra caution after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see. The National Weather Service notes that just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 2,633 claims in Martin County and 3,990 in St. Lucie County since 1978. These counts cover only insured properties, so they understate total flood losses.
Both counties have been included in FEMA disaster declarations for hurricanes, most recently Hurricane Milton in October 2024. Earlier declarations include Nicole, Ian, Dorian and Irma.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 6:30 PM EST.
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 6:30 PM EST.
History here
Martin County: 2633 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Martin County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4834 (2024): hurricane milton
- DR-4680 (2022): hurricane nicole
- DR-4673 (2022): hurricane ian
- DR-4468 (2019): hurricane dorian
- DR-4337 (2017): hurricane irma
St. Lucie County: 3990 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
St. Lucie County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4834 (2024): hurricane milton
- DR-4680 (2022): hurricane nicole
- DR-4673 (2022): hurricane ian
- DR-4468 (2019): hurricane dorian
- DR-4337 (2017): hurricane irma
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Port Saint Lucie, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning at 5:01 PM EST that includes Port Saint Lucie. It runs until 6:30 PM EST on November 2.
- How much rain has fallen in Martin and St. Lucie counties?
- Radar indicated that between 4 and 8 inches of rain had fallen in the warned area as of 5:01 PM EST. Another 2 to 4 inches is possible.
- What areas are covered by this flash flood warning?
- The warning covers northern Martin County and southeastern St. Lucie County. Places named include Port Saint Lucie, Jensen Beach, White City, Saint Lucie West, Tradition and Nettles Island.
Sources
- NWS Melbourne FL: Flash Flood Warning, Nov 2, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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