Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 8:56PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
Confirmed across 3 counties in FL; expires 4:00 PM.
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 Saturday afternoon at noon EDT.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties. .The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon has been steadily rising since July, and on September 15 reached flood stage. The cause of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is due to excessive hydrilla growth (from the river bottom to the water surface) along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing water levels to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage until further notice. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™