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.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Friday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 02/21/1998. - 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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