Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 2:57PM EDT until October 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Manatee County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bradenton, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria,
West Bradenton, South Bradenton, West Samoset, Memphis, Ellenton,
Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Palma Sola, Bayshore Gardens,
Samoset, Oneco and Cortez.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Manatee, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov