Active AlertsSarasota

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.
When: Until Thursday evening.
Impacts: At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.