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The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rainfall expected this week will bring some local rivers into Flood Stage.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
When: From Thursday morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to 13.4 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 09/23/1983. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.