Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus, Marion and Levy
Counties.
.The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon (US 41) has been steadily
rising since July and on September 15, reached flood stage. The cause
of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is
excessive hydrilla growth (from river bottom to the water surface)
along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau.
The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing
water levels to rise.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 28.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 28.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3
feet on 10/05/1965.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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