SARASOTA, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 845 AM EST.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water approaching Fisherman's Loop parking area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Sarasota, 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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