9/11/2023 9:12:00 AM until 9/13/2023 2:00:00 AM

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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Water levels on the Myakka River continue to slowly fall. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State Park flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Monday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/03/2003. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Myakka River Myakka River Stat 7.0 7.1 Mon 8 am 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.6 &&