8/31/2024 10:37:00 AM until 9/1/2024 1:45:00 AM

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 late tonight by 145 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 7.8 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 10/11/1995. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood