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Flood Warning issued November 4 at 8:13AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay

Affecting DeSoto, FL

In effect until: Nov 5, 2026, 1:15 AM

DeSoto, FL

Confirmed in DeSoto, FL; expires 1:15 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...

Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.

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

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

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

Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida caused
several rivers across the region to continue to be in flood stage
over the next few 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 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.4 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.9
feet on 07/30/1995.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™