Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 11:52AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 3:45 AM
DeSoto, FL
Confirmed in DeSoto, FL; expires 3:45 AM.
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 this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties. .Elevated water levels are expected along a few rivers across the area over the next several days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue rising to 12.1 feet early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on 09/30/2003. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™