Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:19AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 6:19am
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
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 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 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on
State Road 54.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.6 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.5 feet on 09/24/1997.
- 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 by 11pmlate tonight by 1230 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL