Flood Warning issued November 3 at 9:47AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
.Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida
has caused several rivers across the region to climb above flood
stage over the next couple of 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 15.0 feet, Royal Park Estates are affected near State
Road 72.
* Additional Details...
- At 9:30 AM Est Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM Est Tuesday was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6
feet on 09/20/2022.
- 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 1000 PM Est.
- This month
- 1945th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather