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Flood Warning
ActiveHillsborough, FL
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
.Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida will cause several rivers across the region to climb above flood stage over the next couple of days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia .
* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 14.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 09/07/1981. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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