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Flood Warning
ActiveDeSoto, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
.Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida has caused several rivers across the region to climb above flood stage over the next couple of days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Royal Park Estates are affected near State Road 72.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Tuesday was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 09/20/2022. - 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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