Active AlertsManatee

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64.
When: From this afternoon to Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 07/18/1975. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM EST.