Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 11:40AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus
Counties.
.Elevated water levels are expected along a few rivers across the
area over the next several days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river
in Citrus and Marion counties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to 28.2 feet this afternoon.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 28.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2
feet on 10/02/1979.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov