NEWS: Disney World Counties Under Flood Advisory

No matter how much you plan, how many hours you spend getting the perfect dining reservation, or how much of an effort you make to learn Genie+, your entire Disney World trip could be impacted by a relatively unpredictable thing — the weather.

We’ve seen severe weather impact Disney World before, including hurricanes and tropical storms. If you’re in Disney World right now, there are some weather alerts you should know about.

News 6 has shared that a flood advisory is in effect today (June 8th) until 7:15PM EDT for the two counties within which Disney World is located: Orange County and Osceola County.

A Flood Advisory is in effect until 6/08 7:15PM EDT for the following: Brevard, Indian River, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola. #flwx #news6 pic.twitter.com/23QFOfj04N

— News 6 WKMG (@news6wkmg) June 8, 2022

Cam Tran of WESH News shared that there have been some strong and gusty winds with strong thunderstorms in the area this afternoon.

Still some very strong and gusty winds with strong strong thunderstorms moving through eastern Orange county this afternoon. Our radar is pinging winds of 36 mph still with these storms!#wesh #weather #rain #storms #winds pic.twitter.com/0MBzTeAVrC

— Cam Tran WESH (@CamTranTV) June 8, 2022

Tran also shared that an additional 1-2″ of rain is expected through tonight in some spots.

We have a new flood advisory in effect until 7:15pm for Orange and Brevard counties. 2-3" of rain have fallen in our area already with an additional 1-2" expected through tonight. #wesh #weather #rain #storms #flood #advisory pic.twitter.com/0dyDSIyMR9

— Cam Tran WESH (@CamTranTV) June 8, 2022

Of course, the situation with the weather can change rapidly, so be sure to check on the weather throughout your trip, whether that’s today or sometime in the future.

What should you do if you happen to visit Disney World and get impacted by severe weather? Well, the best thing is to come prepared. Be sure to pack those rainy day essentials — ponchos/rain jackets, rain-friendly shoes (like Crocs or sandals), and extra socks in case you wear regular shoes and those get soaked.

Keep checking the weather often because things can change.

And, most importantly, (provided that it’s safe for you to be out in the weather) keep in mind that rainy weather doesn’t have to ruin your trip! Click here to read our post all about how to have the BEST rainy day in Disney World, and click here to see photos and videos from a rainy day in the parks so you know what to expect.

You might catch a rainy day parade, get to splash around in puddles, and even hop on rides that are BETTER in the rain!

Just remember that severe weather can shut down some rides and complicate things, so you’ll want to be as flexible with your plans as possible.

Check out our video below to learn how to survive a hurricane in Disney World.

And stay tuned for more news and updates for your Disney trip.

Click here to see top tips to prepare for the 2022 hurricane season in Disney World

What are your best tips for surviving bad weather in Disney World? Tell us in the comments!

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