DESOTO, FL — ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida...
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
.Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches over the past 24 hours will cause the Peace River at Arcadia to rise above major flood stage.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
* WHEN...From this afternoon 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 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 17.1 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 09/11/2004. - 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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