Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 9:36AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 2:45 AM
DeSoto, FL
Likely impact in DeSoto, FL; effects through 2:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.9 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 07/08/1974. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™