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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:57PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay

Affecting DeSoto, FL

In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

DeSoto, FL

Confirmed in DeSoto, FL; expires 5:00 PM.

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

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

Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.

Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.

Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.

.Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida
will cause several rivers across the region to climb above flood
stage over the next couple of days.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EST Monday was 12.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.4
feet on 12/16/1997.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™