Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:02AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Park Nature Trail floods. Water approaching
porch steps of cabins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EDT Saturday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1
feet on 08/16/1997.
- 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 915 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Sarasota, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov