DESOTO, FL — ...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.
.Flooding continues along the Peace River and Horse Creek near Arcadia due to recent heavy rain.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet on 04/02/1993. - 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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