HILLSBOROUGH, FL — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
...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.
.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida caused several rivers across the region to continue to be in flood stage over the next few days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EST Wednesday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 08/26/1945. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Hillsborough, 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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