Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:20AM EDT until September 20 at
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AM
DeSoto, FL
Likely impact in DeSoto, FL; effects through 2:00 AM.
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 this evening at 1000 PM EDT.
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... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. .Water levels are expected to remain elevated through the week due to heavy rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From this morning to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM EDT Sunday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 07/31/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™