Skip to content
Severe · Flood WarningActive alert

Flood Warning issued October 8 at 11:37AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay

Affecting Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL

In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 11:45 AM

Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL

Confirmed across 3 counties in FL; expires 11:45 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus
Counties.

.Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek have
risen. With additional heavy rainfall forecast, water levels are
expected to continue rising, and could reach minor flood stage in the
next few days.

Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at
Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a
4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and
recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady
before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the
river is forecast to remain in flood stage.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 28.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 28.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 28.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.5
feet on 10/12/1995.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Free. In your language.

Get the next alert for your area before it matters.

Get alerts in your language

Tornado, flood, and hurricane warnings for your area, translated the moment they go out.

Language

See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™