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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. .Rising water levels are expected over the next several days along several rivers across west central and southwest Florida due to recent heavy rainfall.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301.
When: From late Thursday night to late Friday night.
Impacts: At 11.6 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 11.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 08/20/2004. - 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 Thursday morning at 1115 AM EDT.