DESOTO, FL — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
.Peace River at Arcadia will crest within Major Flood Stage through the end of this week and is forecast to begin a slow decline into this weekend. Horse Creek near Arcadia will continue a gradual fall through Minor Flood Stage through the end of this week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EST Thursday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 08/25/2003. - 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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