Active AlertsManatee

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County. .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches across portions of west central Florida caused several rivers across the region to remain in flood stage over the next couple of days.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64.
When: Until Wednesday afternoon.
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 Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EST Tuesday was 12.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 08/14/1967. - 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 1000 PM EST.