DESOTO, FL — ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Secondary roads in Hidden Oak and royal palm begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in DeSoto, 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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