Active AlertsLake Alfred, FL

Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 7:29 PM May. 27
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of central and west central Florida, including the following counties, in central Florida, Polk. In west central Florida, Hillsborough and Pasco.
When: Until 845 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 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 Zephyrhills, Dade City, St. Leo, Zephyrhills North, Zephyrhills South, Zephyrhills West, Richland, Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, Crystal Springs, Dade City North, Saint Leo and Kathleen. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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