Flood Warning issued November 4 at 8:25PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.

Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.

Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida has
resulted in several rivers across the region remaining in flood stage
over the next few days.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded.
The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted.

* Additional Details...
- At 7:30 PM Est Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM Est Wednesday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
feet on 02/21/1998.
- 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM Est.

This month

2044th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days