Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 10:44AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus
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 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EDT Thursday was 28.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 28.2 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:
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 late tonight at midnight EDT.
Area Description:
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov