Tropical moisture from Invest 92L is enhancing rainfall and flooding concerns across the region Friday.
As of 3:30 pm, many roads in Collier County have had reports of flooding, including:
- Trade Center Way
- Forest Lakes Boulevard
- The westbound turn lane at Airport Road and Davis Boulevard
- Granada Boulevard
- North end of Lakeland Avenue
- Kirtland Drive
- Ridge Street between U.S. 41 & Goodlette-Frank Road
- Lakewood Boulevard at Glades Boulevard and Charity Court
- Logan Boulevard at Pine Ridge Road
- Coconut Circle South and Coconut Circle West
- Grand Canal Drive
- Taylor Road
- Ponce de Leon Drive
- Poinciana Way
- Poinciana Street
- Sacramento Way
- Progress Avenue
- Shadowlawn Drive
- Mercantile Avenue
- Estey Avenue
- Dean Street
- North Alhambra Circle
- Orange Blossom Drive
- J&C Boulevard
- Janes Lane
- Pine Street
- Weeks Avenue
- Burning Tree Drive
- Northgate Drive
- Lee Ann Lane
- Trail Terrace Drive
- Corporation Boulevard
- 10th Street North
- Goodland Drive
Below is a list of recommendations from Collier County Government to stay safe during the inclement weather:
• Never walk or drive in the flood waters. Many people are killed by driving or walking on roads and bridges that are covered by water. Even though the water might look only inches deep, it could be much deeper and have strong currents. It only takes two feet of water to carry away a car, and six inches of swiftly moving water will sweep a person off his feet. Turn around, don’t drown.
• Never underestimate the swiftness of the water. Flooded creeks and streams are unpredictable. Even though the surface water may be smooth, the water is moving very fast.
• Don't assume your vehicle is safe. High water in streets and intersections will quickly stall motor vehicles. Most trucks, four-wheel drives, and sport utility vehicles also are susceptible to being swept away by high water.
• Find an alternate route around the flooded area. If you are approaching a flooded roadway, turn around and take an alternate route, even though vehicles in front of you may have passed through the high water. Barricades are for your protection. Do not drive through them.
• Never stay with your car in a flooded area. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.
• Never let children play near canals or storm drains when the water is rising or high. Swimming skills have nothing to do with surviving a flooded creek or stream.
• Beware of items being washed downstream. Debris or garbage in the water may include tires, shopping carts and furniture. These items can easily injure or trap a person under water.
• Flood time is not a time for play. Flooded streams and rivers are not safe for recreational boating. Many canoeists and kayakers have been rescued from dangerous rapids in flood-swollen streams and rivers.
• Stay away from storm drains, irrigation ditches, creeks and river areas.
To report a serious road flooding issue, please contact the Collier County Road Maintenance Division at (239) 252-8924.
