What is happening
...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. .Flooding continues along the Peace River and Horse Creek near Arcadia due to recent heavy rain. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet on 04/02/1993. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EST.
