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Heavy rain issues flood warnings across Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — A cold front is stuck in the north, and the high atmospheric humidity will keep the afternoon active with evening storms for the rest of the week.

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A flood warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m., a portion of east Central Florida including Orange and Seminole Counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Little Wekiva River near Altamonte Springs.

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Flooding will impact rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood prone locations.

The National Weather Service said there will be 1 to 3 inches of rainfall.

NWS has issued a flood advisory for portions of Osceola County near St. Cloud until 6:45 p.m.

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Some locations that will experience flooding include:

  • Orlando
  • Apopka
  • Altamonte Springs
  • Oviedo
  • Winter Springs
  • Winter Park
  • Casselberry
  • Maitland
  • Longwood
  • Goldenrod
  • College Park
  • Azalea Park
  • Lockhart
  • University Of Central Florida
  • Pine Hills
  • Bithlo
  • Fern Park
  • Fairview Shores
  • Orlando Executive Airport
  • Union Park

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Beatriz Oliveira, WFTV.com

Beatriz Oliveira is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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