Alertes en vigueurDeSoto

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. .Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida has resulted in several rivers across the region remaining in flood stage over the next few days.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
When: Until Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Wednesday was 14.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.7 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 09/17/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM EST.