Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
⏳ In force until Wed 4 Nov, 06:00 📍 DeSoto, FL (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida has caused several rivers across the region to climb above flood stage over the next couple of days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecas…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaDeSoto, FL
Issuing authorityNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-03T09:47:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-03T09:47:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-03T09:47:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-03T22:00:00-05:00
📋 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 this evening at 1000 PM EST.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.38ecb06891da6802f1b16e42204a958bd2f2cdc9.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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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 this evening at 1000 PM 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:
- ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida...
- Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
- .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida has caused several rivers across the region to climb above flood stage over the next couple of days.
- * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecas…
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