Flood Warning 11/05/2024 16:45 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued November 5 at 7:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
November 5, 2024 - 4:45pm
Expires: 
November 6, 2024 - 7:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River at Croom. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Farms and pastureland flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 9.7 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet on 09/18/1988. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1045 AM EST.
Area Description: 
Pasco, FL; Sumter, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL