Significant flooding reported in Port St. Lucie as police respond to stranded vehicles

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is urging drivers to avoid portions of St. Lucie West Monday as significant flooding in the area has created dangerous driving conditions and left vehicles stranded.Leer en españolAccording to police, several roadways in the area have become difficult to navigate because of standing water.Authorities are asking drivers to stay away from the affected areas unless travel is absolutely necessary.Officers are actively responding to reports of vehicles stranded in high-water conditions, police said.The department warned drivers not to attempt to drive through flooded streets, emphasizing that the depth and strength of floodwaters can be difficult to judge.Drivers who encounter standing water should turn around and find an alternate route.Police said officers are continuing to monitor conditions and will provide updates as road closures and other traffic disruptions develop.Residents are encouraged to remain off the roads whenever possible and give emerge