Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 19:00 📍 DeSoto, FL (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. .Recent heavy rain acros…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaDeSoto, FL
Issuing authorityNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-04T20:25:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-04T20:25:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-04T20:25:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-05T11:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM EST.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.74166940bb9b37cc169581cfa5c312d99c305b66.004.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM EST.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
- Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
- ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
- Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
- Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.
- Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
- .Recent heavy rain acros…
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