Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:54PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2024 - 5:54pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...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 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.0 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.8 feet on 09/28/1975.
- 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 Saturday afternoon by noon EDT.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL