Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 10:48PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Sep 10, 2026, 3:15 PM
DeSoto, FL
Confirmed in DeSoto, FL; expires 3:15 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1115 AM EDT.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. .Rising water levels are expected over the next several days along several rivers across west central and southwest Florida due to recent heavy rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue rising to 12.6 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 09/18/2000. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™