Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 14 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 14, 2024 - 6:36pm
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto 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...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding threatens two homes on State Road
54.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Saturday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.2 feet on 06/26/1982.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by noon EDT.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL