Flood — Indian River, Florida

2023-11-16 · near Fellsmere, Indian River, Florida

Event narrative

Emergency management confirmed a total of ten buildings with water intrusion in Fellsmere and Vero Lake Estates. Also reports that all lanes of 101st Ave were closed at 85th St in Vero Lake Estates. There was a petroleum spill due to eight stalled vehicles. In addition, all lanes of 79th St were closed in Fellsmere and two vehicles were stalled in Fellsmere due to the flooding rain.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system near the Florida peninsula brought strong gradient winds and flooding rainfall to east central Florida.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148456. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.