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Flood Advisory
ActiveDeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL; Hillsborough, FL; Manatee, FL; Polk, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Hardee County in central Florida... Southern Polk County in central Florida... Northwestern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Eastern Hillsborough County in west central Florida... Eastern Manatee County in west central Florida... Sarasota County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 921 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lakeland, Plant City, Winter Haven, Bartow, Lake Wales, Auburndale, Medulla, Ona, Jan Phyl Village, Lakeland Linder Airport, Fussels Corner, Combee Settlement, Myakka City, Fort Meade, Lake Alfred, Crooked Lake Park, Mulberry, Dundee and Frostproof. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Data from the National Weather Service
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