Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 11:06AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
Anclote River At Elfers at Little Road affecting Pasco County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy
Counties.
.Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek and
Anclote River remain elevated. With additional heavy rainfall
forecast, water levels are expected to continue rising, and could
reach minor flood stage in the next few days.
Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at
Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a
4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and
recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady
before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the
river is forecast to remain in flood stage.
* 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 Saturday 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 Saturday was 28.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.3 feet
this afternoon.
- 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 800 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov