The Naples Daily News is monitoring the weather today in Collier County. Here's what to know:
Naples roads impassable, closed due to flooding
Several Naples roads were closed Thursday afternoon after they became impassable due to flooding, the Naples Police Department posted in an update on Facebook.
Closed
- US-41: From Goodlette Frank RD to 4th Avenue South (both East and Westbound lanes)
- 10th St South: From 3rd Ave South to US-41
- Southbound US41 from just south of 3rd Ave. S to 5th Ave. S - right lane closed.
- Southbound US41/5th Ave. S from 9th St. S to Goodlette-Frank Rd. - right lane closed.
- Northbound US 41 from Goodlette-Frank Rd. to 9th St. S - right 2 lanes closed.
Impassable
- 8th Ave S east of 9th St S is flooded and vehicles cannot drive through
- Gordon South of Kings Town is too deep to travel
- 5TH Ave S/10TH St S, 5TH Ave S/11TH St S - under water, cars are having trouble passing through
- Rum Row is impassable
- 8TH Ave S & 11 St S
- 10TH St S & Central
Flooded intersections
- 5TH Ave S/Gulf Shore
- 2ND Ave S/Gulf Shore
NWS extends flood advisory for Collier County
A flood advisory for Collier County was extended to 8 p.m., the National Weather Service alerted.
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning but could cause significant inconvenience, including situations that may threaten life or property.
According to NWS, between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell from slow-moving thunderstorms and an additional 1-3 inches are expected over the next few hours. The additional rain will result in minor flooding.
If more rain falls than forecasted, a flash flood warning may be issued, the weather service said.
Collier County locations that may experience flooding include:
- Everglades City
- Chokoloskee
- Plantation Island
- Carnestown
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Everglades National Park
Collier County, Florida weather alerts
Flood advisory issued for Collier County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Collier County until 4:15 p.m.
Possible impacts include minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, water over roadways and overflowing poor drainage areas.
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning but could cause significant inconvenience, including situations that may threaten life or property.
According to NWS, locations that will experience flooding include:
- Naples
- Golden Gate Estates
- Vineyards, Orangetree
- Golden Gate
- North Naples
- Big Corkscrew Island
- Naples Park
- Quail Creek Estate
- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
- Pelican Bay
NWS alerts to possible 'catastrophic flooding' on I-75
The National Weather Service issued a high risk of excessive rainfall for the I-75 corridor Thursday.
Widespread flooding is expected with local "catastrophic" flash flooding possible, according to the NWS.
Collier County under flood watch until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Collier County until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible in coastal and inland Collier County, the NWS said.
Collier County weather radar
Special weather statement for Collier County (11:49 a.m.)
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Collier County at 11:49 a.m.
Meteorologusts were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending seven miles east of Venus to near Bonita Springs.
These areas may experience winds with speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. The heavy winds may knock down tree limbs or blow unsecured objects around.
Immokalee is one of the affected areas.
How much rain did Naples get yesterday?
Naples had 4 to 5 inches of rain Wednesday and could get 4 to 8 more today.
Eastern Collier had 12.9 inches and Everglades City had 6.7 inches.
Are schools closed because of the weather?
Localized flooding in Collier County has led to CCPS deciding to close summer school and school age child care.
CCPS says flooding at bus stops and on streets causes hazardous conditions for students, staff, and parents.
Summer school and school age child care will start again on Monday June 17.
Is Collier still under a flood watch?
Collier County is still under a flood watch, but the flood warning expired this morning. This means flooding could still occur and to watch for it, but the imminent danger of floods is no longer.
What's the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning?
A floodwatchis issued when flooding might happen.
A floodwarningis issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
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Thursday's weather forecast: How much more rain will we get in Naples, Marco Island, Florida?
According to AccuWeather:
- THIS MORNING:Heavy showers and thunderstorms from tropical rainstorm; areas of flooding and difficult travel likely.
- THIS AFTERNOON:Showers and heavy thunderstorms; cloudy and humid. Areas of flooding with difficult travel likely.
- FLOOD ADVISORIES/WARNINGS:Check theNational Weather Servicefor conditions where you live.
Photo gallery: Everglades City's streets are flooded
4 links to weather-related stories for you: flooding, safety tips and more
- FINDING YOUR FLOOD ZONE-COLLIER COUNTY:Here
- WHAT'S CLOSED, CANCELED, POSTPONED:Here
- TAX-FREE SUPPLIES INFO:Here
- AIRPORT STATUS:Here
