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Flood Warning issued October 16 at 10:38AM EDT until October 18 at

Affecting Sarasota, FL

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 2:45 AM

Sarasota, FL

Confirmed in Sarasota, FL; expires 2:45 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Park Nature Trail floods. Water approaching
porch steps of cabins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.8 feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1
feet on 06/27/1942.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 16 at 10:38AM EDT until October 18 at

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