Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 08:15 📍 DeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL; Highlands, FL (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Heavy rain is winding down over the interior Florida peninsula. The flash flood threat has ended, however standing water persists and areal flooding of numerous streets and low lying areas will continue through the evening hours. The flood waters will slowly recede overnight. Any additional rainfall on Tuesday may exacerbate the flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaDeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL; Highlands, FL
Issuing authorityNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T15:29:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-02T15:29:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-02T15:29:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-03T00:15:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.199be8d5208ec6fe36d44b08c66695f643c225d8.001.1
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- 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:
- Heavy rain is winding down over the interior Florida peninsula.
- The flash flood threat has ended, however standing water persists and areal flooding of numerous streets and low lying areas will continue through the evening hours.
- The flood waters will slowly recede overnight.
- Any additional rainfall on Tuesday may exacerbate the flooding.
- * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
- * WHERE...…
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