Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2024 - 6:35am
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
.Recent heavy rainfall will keep a couple of rivers above flood
stage.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...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 AM EDT Sunday 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 AM EDT Sunday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.0 feet on 09/13/1974.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 1100 PM EDT.this morning by
1045 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL