Flood Warning issued November 3 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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
caused several rivers across the region to remain in flood stage over
the next few 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 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.

* Additional Details...
- At 2:30 PM Est Tuesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:30 PM Est Tuesday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5
feet on 09/06/2022.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 1100 PM Est.

This month

1965th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days