Torrential rain in southwest Florida on Sunday morning caused flooded roads on Sanibel Island, prompting officials to advise caution for motorists. The National Weather Service office in Tampa issued a Flash Flood Warning for Sanibel, Captiva, and Saint James City after several inches of rain fell in a short period.
The warning, issued Sunday morning, was later allowed to expire, but officials continued to urge residents to remain alert. “Due to heavy rain experienced on Sanibel, temporary localized flooding has occurred over certain roadways and drivers are encouraged to use caution and avoid traveling over flooded roads,” city officials said in a Facebook post.
According to the city, the weir gates on the east and west basins were open and actively managed by staff. The Sanibel Police Department and Public Works Department were monitoring road conditions to address any hazards caused by the flooding.
