Active AlertsHernando

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of central and west central Florida, including the following counties, in central Florida, Sumter. In west central Florida, Citrus and Hernando.
When: Until 1215 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Black Diamond, Crystal River Airport, Inverness Highlands North, Homosassa, Inverness Highlands South, Inverness Airport, North Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, Hernando, Sugarmill Woods, Lecanto, Crystal Oaks, Leisure Acres, Green Acres, Brent Wood, Citrus Hills and Pine Ridge. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.