Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 7 at 11:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Citrus and Marion
Counties.
.Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at
Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch
of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been
acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated.
Water levels are expected to remain steady or gradually rise as
rainfall occurs in the basin over the next few days.
* 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 10:45 AM 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 10:45 AM 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.
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