Flood Advisory for DeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL; Hillsborough, FL +3 more
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What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: Northwestern Hardee County in central Florida... Southern Polk County in central Florida... Northwestern DeSoto County in south central...
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Hardee County in central Florida... Southern Polk County in central Florida... Northwestern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Eastern Hillsborough County in west central Florida... Eastern Manatee County in west central Florida... Sarasota County in west central Florida... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 921 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lakeland, Plant City, Winter Haven, Bartow, Lake Wales, Auburndale, Medulla, Ona, Jan Phyl Village, Lakeland Linder Airport, Fussels Corner, Combee Settlement, Myakka City, Fort Meade, Lake Alfred, Crooked Lake Park, Mulberry, Dundee and Frostproof. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 9:21AM EST until November 2 at 11:15AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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