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.
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...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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 08/14/1959. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™