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Flood Warning
ActiveDeSoto, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Friday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on 09/30/2003. - 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 700 PM EST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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