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...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
.Heavy rain of 2 to 5 inches over the past 24 hours will cause the Alafia River at Lithia to rise above flood stage late tonight.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia .
* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 02/23/1936. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM EST.
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