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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

August 26, 2017Hillsborough County, Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Aug 26, 2017, 10:27 PM EDT for Hillsborough County, Florida. It took effect at Aug 28, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 26, 2017, 10:27 PM EDT (02:27 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 28, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 31, 2017, 3:41 AM EDT
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Hillsborough County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Little Manatee River near Wimauma at US 301 (WIMF1). The gauge peaked at 11.85 ft at Aug 29, 2017, 11:00 PM EDT.

actionminormoderate5101508/2708/2808/2908/3008/3109/01
Action stage
9.5 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
14.5 ft
Major stage
17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02300500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

647 
WGUS42 KTBW 270227
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1027 PM EDT Sat Aug 26 2017

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers...

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

.Several days of heavy rainfall have led to saturated ground and
excess runoff. A weak area of low pressure remains in place across
the region today, bringing additional locally heavy rainfall and
leading to an increasing risk of rising rivers and flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC057-271527-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0020.170828T1500Z-170830T0600Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.170828T1500Z.170829T0000Z.170830T0000Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Sat Aug 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From Monday morning until late Tuesday night.
* At 10 PM Saturday the stage was...8.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by late Monday
morning and continue to rise to near 13.2 feet by early Tuesday
morning.the river is expected to fall below flood stage by Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream
of State Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins
to flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Water begins to affect River Drive and
Squirrel Run Way downstream of State Road 640.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2
feet on Aug 28 1995.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0   8.7  Sat 10 PM  10.2   12.9   13.2   12.7   11.6


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC057-271527-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0021.170828T0900Z-170830T0000Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170828T0900Z.170829T0000Z.170829T1800Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Sat Aug 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From late Sunday night until Tuesday evening.
* At 10 PM Saturday the stage was...4.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Monday morning
and continue to rise to near 11.7 feet by Monday evening.The river
is expected to fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7
feet on Sep 22 1977.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0   4.4  Sat 10 PM   7.2   11.3   11.4    9.4    7.2


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC081-271527-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0022.170827T0808Z-170829T1030Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.170827T0808Z.170827T1800Z.170829T0430Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Sat Aug 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* From late tonight until Tuesday morning.
* At 09 PM Saturday the stage was...10.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow
and continue to rise to near 12.4 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon.The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4
feet on Aug 15 1971.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  10.2  Sat 09 PM  11.9   11.8   10.5    8.7    7.1


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
 2751 8224 2753 8224                  



$$
8 follow-up statements
066 
WGUS82 KTBW 271419
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River At Rye Bridge 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

.Several days of heavy rainfall have led to saturated ground and
excess runoff. A weak area of low pressure remains in place across
the region today, bringing additional locally heavy rainfall and
leading to an increasing risk of rising rivers and flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC081-281419-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170829T1030Z/
/RYEF1.1.ER.170827T0954Z.170827T1800Z.170829T0430Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River At Rye Bridge
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by this afternoon. The river 
  is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...at 12.8 feet...Water reaches the roadbed of the Old Rye Bridge.
* Impact...at 11.7 feet...Water reaches the foundation of the first house.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on Sep 1 
  2016.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Manatee
 Rye Bridge   11.0  12.1  Sun 09 AM  11.9   10.6    8.3    6.9    5.8


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8235 2750 8242 2754 8242 2751 8233




$$

FLC115-281419-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.4 feet by early Wednesday morning 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Homes and bogs flood, water approaches State Road 72.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State
  Park flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on Mar 22 
  1998.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   7.7  Sun 09 AM   9.3   10.2   10.4    9.9    9.4


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-281419-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.170828T1600Z-170830T1500Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170828T1600Z.170829T1200Z.170830T0900Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From tomorrow early afternoon through Wednesday morning.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon 
  and continue to rise to near 12.0 feet by Tuesday morning. The river is 
  expected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on Jul 4 
  1983.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0   5.5  Sun 09 AM  10.6   12.0   10.7    8.4    6.6


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC027-281419-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170831T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by Thursday morning then 
  begin falling.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes at River 
  Acres are impacted.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and
  the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.9 feet on Nov 30 
  1953.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.4  Sun 09 AM  13.0   13.5   13.7   13.9   13.4


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$
931 
WGUS82 KTBW 280131
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 
  Manatee River At Rye Bridge 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Several days of heavy rainfall have caused several area rivers to rise above 
flood stage. Additional rainfall over the next day or so will keep water levels
elevated for the next several days. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC081-290131-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170831T1536Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.170827T0215Z.170827T1630Z.170831T0936Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Low sections of State Road 64 start to flood.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. 
  Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on Sep 26 
  2013.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  14.6  Sun 08 PM  14.4   13.0   10.8    9.0    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
 2751 8224 2753 8224                  



$$

FLC081-290130-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170829T0322Z/
/RYEF1.2.ER.170827T0954Z.170828T0030Z.170828T2122Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River At Rye Bridge
* Until Monday evening.
* At 9 PM Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.9 feet by after midnight tomorrow. 
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...at 12.8 feet...Water reaches the roadbed of the Old Rye Bridge.
* Impact...at 11.7 feet...Water reaches the foundation of the first house.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on Sep 25 
  2013.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Manatee
 Rye Bridge   11.0  12.9  Sun 09 PM   6.7    4.5    3.2    1.1    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8235 2750 8242 2754 8242 2751 8233




$$

FLC115-290130-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 9 PM Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.3 feet by early Wednesday morning 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Homes and bogs flood, water approaches State Road 72.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State
  Park flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on Sep 19 
  1959.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   8.4  Sun 09 PM   9.9   10.3   10.1    9.8    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC027-290130-
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/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 15.8 feet by early Tuesday morning then
  begin falling.
* Impact...at 16.0 feet...Water is on State Highways 72 and 761.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Royal Park Estates are affected near State Road 72.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The access road to Hidden Acres is impassable.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Secondary roads in hidden acres and royal palm begin 
  to flood.
* Impact...at 10.5 feet...Two homes become isolated.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on Oct 22 
  1952.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  15.5  Sun 08 PM  15.8   15.6   15.4   14.9    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$

FLC057-290130-
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/LITF1.1.ER.170828T1800Z.170829T1200Z.170830T1630Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From tomorrow early afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* At 9 PM Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon 
  and continue to rise to near 14.1 feet by Tuesday morning. The river is 
  expected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday early afternoon.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of State Road 640 
  bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of State 
  Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Water begins to affect River Drive and Squirrel Run 
  Way downstream of State Road 640.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on Oct 4 
  1969.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  10.3  Sun 09 PM  14.1   13.3   11.8   10.7    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC057-290130-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.170829T0224Z-170831T1800Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170829T0224Z.170830T0600Z.170831T1200Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From tomorrow late evening through Thursday afternoon.
* At 9 PM Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and 
  continue to rise to near 13.2 feet by early Wednesday morning. The river is 
  expected to fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet on Jul 24 
  1943.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0   6.6  Sun 09 PM  12.4   13.0   11.0    8.6    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC027-290130-
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/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170830T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.6 feet by Wednesday early afternoon 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes at River 
  Acres are impacted.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and
  the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on Oct 25 
  1952.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Mon    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.7  Sun 08 PM  13.4   13.6   13.5   13.1    MSG


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$
154 
WGUS42 KTBW 281349
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
949 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park... 

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
Little Manatee River At Wimauma...

.Continued heavy rainfall, and additional forecasted rainfall today
and Tuesday has caused the forecasted crest to rise on several area
rivers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC115-290249-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.3.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
949 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...The
Flood Warning continues for 
 The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Monday the stage was...9.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.6 feet by Wednesday
  evening then begin falling.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Homes and bogs flood, water approaches
  State Road 72.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
  Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
  feet on Mar 22 1998.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   9.1  Mon 09 AM  10.0   10.6   10.6   10.2    9.7


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-290249-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.170829T0810Z-170902T0500Z/
/WIMF1.2.ER.170829T0810Z.170830T1800Z.170901T2300Z.NO/
949 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...The
Flood Warning continues for 
 The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9 AM Monday the stage was...7.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow
  and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by Wednesday early
  afternoon. The river is  expected to fall below flood stage by
  Friday evening.
* Impact...at 14.5 feet...Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd
  and 33rd streets in Ruskin.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5
  feet on Jun 28 1943.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0   7.9  Mon 09 AM  11.7   14.4   14.0   12.1    9.8


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$
241 
WGUS82 KTBW 290200
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Exceptional amounts of rain has fallen across West Central Florida over
the weekend and into today. Minor to moderate flooding is ongoing or forecasted
to occur in the next day or so along many of the rivers. The exception is the
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park which is forecasted to reach major
flood stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC115-300200-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.3.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.6 feet by Wednesday morning then 
  begin falling.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on Mar 22 
  1998.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   9.6  Mon 09 PM  10.0   10.6   10.4    9.9    9.4


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-300200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.170829T0705Z-170901T1912Z/
/WIMF1.2.ER.170829T0705Z.170830T1800Z.170901T1312Z.NO/
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From early tomorrow through Friday afternoon.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue
  to rise to near 14.5 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. The river is expected 
  to fall below flood stage by late Friday morning.
* Impact...at 14.5 feet...Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd and 33rd 
  streets in Ruskin.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on Sep 28 
  2004.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  10.1  Mon 09 PM  11.9   14.3   13.5   11.1    9.1


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC027-300200-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.6 feet by Wednesday evening then 
  begin falling.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Royal Park Estates are affected near State Road 72.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on Aug 20 
  2004.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  14.5  Mon 09 PM  14.4   14.5   14.4   13.8   13.2


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$

FLC081-300200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170831T0824Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.170827T0215Z.170827T1630Z.170831T0224Z.NO/
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. 
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday before midnight.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. 
  Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on Oct 10 
  2011.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  12.4  Mon 09 PM  13.0   12.2   10.1    8.4    7.1


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
 2751 8224 2753 8224                  



$$

FLC027-300200-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170829T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1000 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by tomorrow morning then 
  begin falling.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet on Aug 25 
  2004.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Tue    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  13.1  Mon 09 PM  13.2   13.2   13.0   12.7   12.4


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$

Norman
109 
WGUS82 KTBW 291335
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Several rounds of heavy rain recently have lead to excess runoff
and river flooding. With the potential for more heavy rainfall today,
the threat for river flooding will remain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC057-301335-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170902T0600Z/
/LITF1.2.ER.170828T1207Z.170830T0000Z.170902T0000Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9 AM Tuesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 16.8 feet by this evening.
  The river is
  expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of State
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream
  of State Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins
  to flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Water begins to affect River Drive and
  Squirrel Run Way downstream of State Road 640.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
  feet on Jun 17 1939.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  16.3  Tue 09 AM  16.6   15.6   13.8   12.1   10.9


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC115-301335-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.2 feet by tomorrow
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Homes and bogs flood, water approaches
  State Road 72.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
  Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
  feet on Sep 19 1959.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   9.8  Tue 09 AM  10.2   10.1    9.6    9.1    8.7


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-301335-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170901T0400Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170829T0720Z.170830T1200Z.170831T2200Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.4 feet by tomorrow
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday
  evening.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
  feet on Aug 25 1994.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.5  Tue 09 AM  13.4   12.2    9.5    7.5    6.1


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC081-301335-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170830T1900Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.170827T0215Z.170827T1630Z.170830T1300Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8 AM Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tomorrow late
  morning.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
  flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4
  feet on Aug 15 1971.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  12.4  Tue 08 AM  11.1    9.0    7.5    6.4    5.7


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
 2751 8224 2753 8224                  



$$

FLC027-301335-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170829T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 8 AM Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 12.9 feet by .
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes
  at River Acres are impacted.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting
  several dozen homes.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision
  flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2
  feet on Jun 20 1947.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  13.1  Tue 08 AM  12.9   12.7   12.3   12.0   11.6


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$

FLC027-301335-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 8 AM Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 14.2 feet by .
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Royal Park Estates are affected near State
  Road 72.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The access road to Hidden Acres is
  impassable.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Secondary roads in hidden acres and Royal
  Palm begin to flood.
* Impact...at 10.5 feet...Two homes become isolated.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3
  feet on Jul 23 1968.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  14.3  Tue 08 AM  14.2   13.8   13.5   13.1   12.6


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$
682 
WGUS82 KTBW 300131
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has led to excessive runoff into
area rivers and streams...and resulted are river flooding.
Although drier conditions are expected the next couple of
days...some rivers will be slow to recede.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC057-310131-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170902T0730Z/
/LITF1.2.ER.170828T1207Z.170830T0600Z.170902T0130Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until late Friday night.
* At 09 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.0 feet by after midnight tomorrow. 
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday before midnight.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of State Road 640 
  bridge begin flooding.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on Dec 14 
  1997.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  16.9  Tue 09 PM  16.8   15.7   14.0   12.3   11.0


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC115-310131-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 10.2 feet by tomorrow early afternoon 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on Sep 19 
  1959.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0  10.0  Tue 09 PM  10.2   10.0    9.6    9.1    8.7


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-310130-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170901T0100Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170829T0720Z.170830T1200Z.170831T1900Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 09 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.1 feet by tomorrow morning. The 
  river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on Sep 27 
  1953.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.8  Tue 09 PM  12.1   11.6    9.5    7.5    6.1


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC081-301800-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170830T1800Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.170827T0215Z.170827T1630Z.170830T1200Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 08 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. 
  Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on Aug 9 
  2010.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  11.7  Tue 08 PM  11.0    9.0    7.5    6.4    5.7


&&


LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
 2751 8224 2753 8224                  



$$

FLC027-310130-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170829T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 08 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 12.7 feet by .
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on Sep 27 
  1939.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  13.0  Tue 08 PM  12.9   12.7   12.4   12.0   11.7


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$

FLC027-310130-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 08 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on Sep 7 
  1959.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Wed    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  14.0  Tue 08 PM  13.9   13.7   13.4   13.0   12.6


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$
570 
WGUS82 KTBW 301449
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has led to excessive runoff into area rivers 
and streams leading to river flooding at many rivers. Although drier 
conditions are expected the next couple of days...some rivers will 
be slow to recede.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC057-311449-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170902T2248Z/
/LITF1.2.ER.170828T1207Z.170830T0730Z.170902T1648Z.NO/
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of State Road 640 
  bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of State 
  Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Water begins to affect River Drive and Squirrel Run 
  Way downstream of State Road 640.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on Sep 22 
  1962.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  16.9  Wed 10 AM  16.2   15.0   13.4   11.7   10.6


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC115-311449-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 9.7 feet by .
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State
  Park flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on Sep 30 
  1948.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   9.9  Wed 10 AM   9.7    9.3    8.9    8.6    8.3


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-310448-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170831T0448Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170829T0720Z.170830T0330Z.170830T2248Z.NO/
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late tonight.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on Sep 20 
  1951.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.7  Wed 10 AM   9.4    6.1    4.9    4.4    4.1


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC027-311449-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170829T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and
  the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on Sep 22 
  1945.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.9  Wed 09 AM  12.7   12.4   12.0   11.6   11.2


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$

FLC027-311449-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-170903T1200Z/
/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.170903T0600Z.NO/
1049 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The access road to Hidden Acres is impassable.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Secondary roads in hidden acres and royal palm begin 
  to flood.
* Impact...at 10.5 feet...Two homes become isolated.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on Aug 13 
  1974.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY  TIME   Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  13.6  Wed 09 AM  13.2   12.8   12.4   11.9   11.4


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$
947 
WGUS82 KTBW 310139
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Myakka River At Myakka River State Park 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has led to excessive runoff into area rivers 
and streams leading to river flooding at many rivers. Although drier 
conditions are expected the next couple of days...some rivers will 
be slow to recede.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The latest 
forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can follow NWSTampaBay 
on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

&&

FLC057-010139-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170902T2100Z/
/LITF1.2.ER.170828T1207Z.170830T0730Z.170902T1500Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 09 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of State Road 640 
  bridge begin flooding.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on Sep 28 
  1953.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  16.4  Wed 09 PM  16.0   14.7   13.2   11.5   10.4


&&


LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218




$$

FLC115-010139-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.170827T0333Z.170830T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 9.2 feet by .
* Impact...at 10.6 feet...The walkway to the river gage floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet on Aug 5 
  1995.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Myakka
 Myakka Rive   7.0   9.8  Wed 09 PM   9.7    9.2    8.9    8.5    8.3


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226




$$

FLC057-310741-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170831T0741Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.170829T0720Z.170830T0330Z.170831T0141Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late tonight.
* At 09 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tonight.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on Jul 6 
  1939.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.1  Wed 09 PM   9.7    6.1    4.8    4.5    4.1


&&


LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231




$$

FLC027-010139-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-170905T0300Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.170826T1045Z.170829T0945Z.170904T2100Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until Monday evening.
* At 08 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen 
  homes.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.7 feet on Feb 27 
  1942.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.7  Wed 08 PM  12.7   12.4   12.0   11.7   11.2


&&


LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
 2714 8197 2735 8186                  



$$

FLC027-010139-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-170903T1200Z/
/ARHF1.2.ER.170826T0806Z.170827T1515Z.170903T0600Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 08 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on Oct 2 
  1982.

&&


               FLD        OBSERVED         FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION       STG   STG  DAY TIME    Thu    Fri    Sat    Sun    Mon

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  13.4  Wed 08 PM  13.1   12.8   12.4   11.9   11.4


&&


LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201




$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 26, 8:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTBWManatee, Sarasota2 hr
Aug 26, 9:19 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota3 hr
Aug 26, 10:27 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWHillsborough6 days
Aug 26, 10:27 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWManatee4 days
Aug 27, 1:16 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTBWManatee, Sarasota3 hr
Aug 27, 6:46 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWManatee29 hr
Aug 27, 7:45 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningTBWLee3 hr
Aug 27, 10:57 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota5 hr
Aug 27, 11:38 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota3 hr
Aug 27, 11:43 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningTBWLee3 hr
Aug 27, 2:38 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningTBWLee3 hr
Aug 27, 4:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Lee118 min
Aug 27, 4:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTBWCitrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter2 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.