Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 4, 2024 - 6:45pm
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
.Recent heavy rain has caused minor flooding on the Manatee river
and Cypress Creek.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...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 PM EDT Friday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to 8.8 feet Sunday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.8 feet on 06/28/2012.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 1245 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Pasco, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL