Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Miami-Dade County Through Sunday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Flash Flood Warning for central Miami-Dade County as heavy thunderstorms produce significant rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Miami-Dade, FL
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Miami-Dade, FL.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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