Flood Warning issued November 5 at 10:58AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

.Peace River at Arcadia will crest within Major Flood Stage through
the end of this week and is forecast to begin a slow decline into
this weekend. Horse Creek near Arcadia will continue a gradual fall
through Minor Flood Stage through the end of this week.

* WHAT...Major 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 10:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM EST Thursday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet
this 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 late tonight at midnight EST.

This month
2107th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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