What is happening
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. ...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. .Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida caused several rivers across the region to continue to be in flood stage over the next few days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM EST Wednesday was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 07/20/1975. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM EST.
