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Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:02AM EDT until October 18 at

Affecting Sarasota, FL

In effect until: Oct 18, 2026, 1:15 AM

Sarasota, FL

Confirmed in Sarasota, FL; expires 1:15 AM.

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

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...The Flood Warning continues 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 Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday 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 Saturday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1
feet on 08/16/1997.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:02AM EDT until October 18 at

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