Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:06PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay
Affecting DeSoto, FL
In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 7:15 AM
DeSoto, FL
Likely impact in DeSoto, FL; effects through 7:15 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches over the past 24 hours will cause the Peace River at Arcadia to rise above major flood stage. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...From this afternoon 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 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 17.1 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 09/11/2004. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™