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Flood Warning
ActiveHardee, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
...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.
.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida caused several rivers across the region to continue to be in flood stage over the next few days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Peace River at Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 01/26/1958. - 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 afternoon at 500 PM EST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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