What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... 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 will cause several rivers across the region to climb above flood stage over the next couple of days. * WHAT...Minor 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 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Monday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 09/11/2004. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EST.
