HILLSBOROUGH, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
.Heavy rain of 2 to 5 inches over the past 24 hours will cause the Alafia River at Lithia to rise above flood stage late tonight.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia .
* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 02/23/1936. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Hillsborough, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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