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EXPIRED10/1/2022 4:08:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
10/1/2022 4:08:00 AM until 10/1/2022 7:15:00 PM
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 this evening at 715 PM EDT.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
.Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Ian continues to cause
flooding issues along many area rivers.
For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at
SR 70...Major flooding is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Major flooding is
forecast.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 AM EDT Saturday was 27.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 22.3 feet early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.1 feet on 09/06/1933.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Peace River
Zolfo Springs at 16.0 25.9 Sat 3 am 24.0 23.1 22.3 21.5 20.0
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