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November 2026 Flooding State of Emergency

At a glance

  • What: Historic rainfall of 12 to 16 inches in St. Lucie County, starting November 2, 2026, caused widespread flooding. The county declared a local state of emergency that afternoon, and Port St. Lucie's City Council met in special session on November 3 to act on Resolution 26-R86 declaring a state of emergency.
  • Scope (news reports): flooded roads and neighborhoods, including St. Lucie West, Airoso Boulevard and Thornhill Drive; California and Savona Boulevards closed; about 120 high-water rescues and 518 fire calls in 36 hours; schools closed through Wednesday; shelters opened at Northport K-8 and the Fenn Center. Flooding also moved six polling places on Election Day.
  • State action: Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-227 for seven counties including St. Lucie, running 60 days unless extended.
  • Where it stands: No city duration or terms have been found. The news reports do not cite Resolution 26-R86 by number, so linking it to the November 3 vote is an inference from the timing; the resolution text and minutes are not yet posted.

Summary built from news reports because the agenda gives only the resolution title; check the linked sources and the city's record for the authoritative terms.

Sources

Log

2026-11-03 - Special City Council

  • Emergency special meeting at 1:00 PM; single item, Resolution 26-R86 declaring a state of emergency. Outcome not yet recorded (minutes not posted).