Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 3 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Nov 4, 2026, 4:00 AM
DeSoto, FL
Confirmed in DeSoto, FL; expires 4:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...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 caused several rivers across the region to remain in flood stage over the next few days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EST Tuesday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 02/21/1998. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™