Flood Warning 09/12/2024 18:48 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 12 at 9:48PM EDT until September 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 12, 2024 - 6:48pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2024 - 10:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia . * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * 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 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 10/12/1936. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 100 PM EDT.
Area Description: 
Hillsborough, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL