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Flood Warning
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...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.9 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 07/08/1974. - 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 this evening at 945 PM EST.
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