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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

July 23, 2018Hillsborough County, Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Jul 23, 2018, 11:45 AM EDT for Hillsborough County, Florida. It took effect at Jul 23, 2018, 3:38 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 23, 2018, 11:45 AM EDT (15:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 23, 2018, 3:38 PM EDT
Expired
Jul 26, 2018, 5:38 PM EDT
In force
3 days
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 15:48 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 11.80 ft at Jul 25, 2018, 7:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate810121407/2307/2407/2507/2607/27
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.

702 
WGUS42 KTBW 231545
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1145 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...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 

.Recent heavy rainfall along with rainfall forecast over the next several
days is expected to cause several local rivers to rise into minor flood
stage. The Alafia River at Lithia is forecast to rise into flood stage 
this afternoon...the Little Manatee River at Wimauma this afternooon...and 
the Manatee River near Myakka Head late tonight.

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.

&&

FLC057-240445-
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1145 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From this afternoon until Saturday morning.
* At 5 AM Monday the stage was...11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by late this 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 15.6 feet by Wednesday early
  afternoon.the river is expected to fall below flood stage by early 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way 
  downstream of County 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 County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet 
  on Aug 14 1945.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  11.3  Mon  5 AM  14.9   15.5   15.2   14.0   12.6


&&


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




$$

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1145 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 11 AM Monday the stage was...9.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by late this 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 14.3 feet by Wednesday early
  afternoon.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet 
  on Sep 26 2013.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0   9.9  Mon 11 AM  13.0   14.2   14.2   13.4   11.7


&&


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




$$

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1145 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* From late tonight until Thursday afternoon.
* At 10 AM Monday the stage was...9.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight 
  tomorrow and continue to rise to near 12.4 feet by tomorrow 
  evening.the river is expected to fall below flood stage by late 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream 
  flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet 
  on Aug 15 1971.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0   9.2  Mon 10 AM  11.9   12.3   11.3    9.1    7.3


&&


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



$$
8 follow-up statements
592 
WGUS82 KTBW 240241
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following 
rivers in Florida... 
  
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head
  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
  Withlacoochee At Dunnellon
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma
  Alafia River At Lithia

.Recent heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused the Manatee River
at Myakka Head to rise into minor flood stage, and along with additional
forecast rainfall is expected to cause the Little Manatee River at Wimauma
to rise into minor flood stage tonight...Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens
Tuesday afternoon...the Alafia River at Lithia Wednesday afternoon...and
the Withlacoochee River At Dunnellon State Park later in the week.

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.

&&

FLC081-250240-
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1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until late Friday night.
* At 09 PM Monday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 
  evening.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream 
  flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet 
  on Sep 5 1973.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  12.2  Mon 09 PM  12.5   11.2   12.0   12.0    9.7


&&


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



$$

FLC101-250240-
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1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* From tomorrow late morning through further notice.
* At 10 PM Monday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and 
  continue to rise to near 9.2 feet by Friday evening. Additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet 
  on Jun 27 2003.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   7.6  Mon 10 PM   7.9    8.4    8.8    9.1    9.2


&&


LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240




$$

FLC017-075-250240-
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1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Withlacoochee At Dunnellon
* From Saturday morning through further notice.
* At 10 PM Monday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue
  to rise to near 29.0 feet by Saturday morning. Additional rises are
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...Docks and boat ramps flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet 
  on Oct 2 1979.

&&


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

Withlacoochee
 Dunnellon    29.0  28.1  Mon 10 PM  28.2   28.3   28.5   28.8   29.0


&&


LAT...LON 2898 8244 2902 8248 2909 8244 2907 8237




$$

FLC057-250240-
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1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From after midnight tomorrow through further notice.
* At 10 PM Monday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 14.1 feet by Thursday morning.
* Impact...at 14.5 feet...Flooding of several houses begins near 
  32nd and 33rd streets in Ruskin.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet 
  on Aug 22 1981.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  10.3  Mon 10 PM  11.6   12.9   14.1   14.1   13.3


&&


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




$$

FLC057-250240-
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1041 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From late this afternoon through Saturday morning.
* At 05 AM Monday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by late this 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 15.6 feet by Wednesday early
  afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet 
  on Aug 14 1945.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  11.3  Mon 05 AM  14.9   15.5   15.2   14.0   12.6


&&


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




$$
181 
WGUS82 KTBW 241118
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
718 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

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

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 

.Recent heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused the Little
Manatee River at Wimauma to rise into minor flood stage this morning
and continue for the next few 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.

&&

FLC057-251118-
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/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180726T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
718 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until further notice.
* At 07 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.1 feet by Thursday 
  morning then begin falling.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet 
  on Aug 22 1981.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.0  Tue 07 AM  12.9   14.1   14.1   13.3    MSG


&&


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




$$
386 
WGUS82 KTBW 241533
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers in 
Florida... 

  Withlacoochee At Dunnellon 


...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 
  Peace River At Zolfo Springs 

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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 

.Recent heavy rainfall over the last few days has resulted in flooding
along area rivers and creeks. These are the Alafia River, the Little 
Manatee River, the Manatee River, the Peace River, and Cypress Creek.
While the the Withlacoochee River At Dunnellon State Park will reach 
action stage late in the week flooding is not forecast. 

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.

&&

FLC101-251533-
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/WRGF1.1.ER.180725T0000Z.180728T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* From this evening through further notice.
* At 11 AM Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 9.0 feet by Friday evening. Additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet 
  on Apr 3 2011.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   7.8  Tue 11 AM   8.2    8.6    8.9    9.0    9.0


&&


LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240




$$

FLC057-251533-
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1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From yesterday late evening through Saturday afternoon.
* At 5 AM Monday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by yesterday late 
  evening and continue to rise to near 14.7 feet by Thursday early 
  afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way 
  downstream of County 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 County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet 
  on Mar 18 1983.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  11.3  Mon 05 AM  14.4   14.7   14.3   13.1   12.0


&&


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




$$

FLC057-251532-
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/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180727T0600Z.180729T0600Z.NO/
1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 11 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.4 feet by early Friday 
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  Sunday morning.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 14.4 feet 
  on Jul 6 1968.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.3  Tue 11 AM  13.0   13.9   14.4   13.1   10.2


&&


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




$$

FLC081-251532-
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1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 10 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream 
  flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet 
  on Jul 10 2009.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  11.9  Tue 10 AM  11.5   11.6   11.1    8.9    7.2


&&


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



$$

FLC049-251532-
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1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* From Thursday evening through Sunday morning.
* At 10 AM Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday evening
  and continue to rise to near 16.9 feet by Friday evening. The river
  is expected to fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet 
  on Sep 28 1982.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  12.2  Tue 10 AM  13.9   15.5   16.7   16.6   15.7


&&


LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184




$$

FLC017-075-241603-
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1133 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Withlacoochee At Dunnellon
* Until Wednesday December 31.
* At 11 AM Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Impact...at 29.0 feet...Docks and boat ramps flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet 
  on Oct 2 1979.

&&


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

Withlacoochee
 Dunnellon    29.0  28.1  Tue 11 AM  28.2   28.3   28.4   28.5   28.6


&&


LAT...LON 2898 8244 2902 8248 2909 8244 2907 8237




$$
308 
WGUS82 KTBW 242132
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers in 
Florida... 

  Peace River At Zolfo Springs 

...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...

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 

.Recent heavy rainfall over the last few days has resulted in flooding
along area rivers and creeks. 

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.

&&

FLC101-252131-
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/WRGF1.1.ER.180725T0000Z.180728T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* From this evening through further notice.
* At 05 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 9.0 feet by Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet 
  on Apr 3 2011.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   7.8  Tue 05 PM   8.2    8.6    8.8    9.0    9.0


&&


LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240




$$

FLC057-252131-
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/LITF1.1.ER.180724T0535Z.180726T1800Z.180728T1800Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 05 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.8 feet by Thursday early 
  afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday
  early afternoon.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way 
  downstream of County 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 County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet 
  on Aug 13 1974.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  14.0  Tue 05 PM  14.2   14.7   14.5   13.3   12.2


&&


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




$$

FLC057-252131-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180729T0400Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180727T0600Z.180728T2200Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 05 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by early Friday 
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 
  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 compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet 
  on Sep 30 1949.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.6  Tue 05 PM  12.2   12.9   13.5   12.0    9.4


&&


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




$$

FLC081-250401-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180725T0401Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.180723T2002Z.180724T0630Z.180724T2201Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until late tonight.
* At 04 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream 
  flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet 
  on Sep 5 2015.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  11.2  Tue 04 PM   9.2    9.5   10.3    8.2    6.6


&&


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



$$

FLC049-242202-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-180729T1000Z/
/ZFSF1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 04 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet 
  on Oct 30 1975.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  12.3  Tue 04 PM  12.8   13.7   15.1   15.5   14.6


&&


LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184




$$
568 
WGUS82 KTBW 250345
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1145 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

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

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 

..Recent heavy rainfall over the last few days has resulted in flooding
along area rivers and creeks.

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.

&&

FLC057-260345-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180729T1500Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180724T0535Z.180725T1200Z.180729T0900Z.NO/
1145 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 11 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.5 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet 
  on Sep 7 1981.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  14.3  Tue 11 PM  14.5   14.4   14.3   13.8   12.9


&&


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




$$

FLC057-260345-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180728T1536Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180727T0000Z.180728T0936Z.NO/
1145 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 11 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.8 feet by after midnight 
  tomorrow. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet 
  on Apr 16 1958.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.7  Tue 11 PM  11.7   12.0   12.4   10.8    8.5


&&


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




$$
002 
WGUS82 KTBW 251421
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1021 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

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

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 

.Recent heavy rain has caused the Alafia River at Lithia and 
the Little Manatee River at Wimauma to rise into flood stage and 
continue for the next few 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.

&&

FLC057-261420-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180728T0400Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180724T0535Z.180725T0900Z.180727T2200Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way 
  downstream of County 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 County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet 
  on Aug 23 1949.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  14.3  Wed 10 AM  14.1   13.5   12.3   11.2   10.2


&&


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




$$

FLC057-261420-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180728T1330Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180726T0600Z.180728T0730Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.1 feet by after midnight 
  tomorrow. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet 
  on Sep 27 1953.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.8  Wed 10 AM  12.1   12.0   10.7    9.3    8.0


&&


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




$$
781 
WGUS82 KTBW 260220
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1020 PM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

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

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 

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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 
  Alafia River At Lithia 

.Heavy rain over the last five days has cause several rivers in the 
area to go into minor flood stage. The Little Manatee River near 
Wimauma and the Alafia River near Lithia is expect to slow drop over 
the next few days. On the other hand Cypress Creek near Worthington 
Gardens is expected to slowly rise. 


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.

&&

FLC101-270220-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.180725T0615Z.180728T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 10 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by early Sunday 
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet 
  on Apr 3 2011.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.3  Wed 10 PM   8.4    8.7    9.0    9.0    8.9


&&


LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240




$$

FLC057-270220-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180728T0400Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180724T0535Z.180725T0900Z.180727T2200Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until late Friday night.
* At 09 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 14.2 feet overnight. The 
  river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
  Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet 
  on Oct 4 1957.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  14.2  Wed 09 PM  14.1   13.5   12.3   11.2   10.2


&&


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




$$

FLC057-270220-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180727T0600Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180725T1430Z.180727T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 10 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday 
  night.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet 
  on Sep 2 1959.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.6  Wed 10 PM  11.4   10.3    8.6    7.0    6.1


&&


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




$$
407 
WGUS82 KTBW 261456
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1056 AM EDT Thu Jul 26 2018

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

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 

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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 

.Heavy rain over the last five days has caused several rivers in the 
area to rise into minor flood stage. The Alafia River At Lithia and
Little Manatee River At Wimauma are expected to continue falling slowly 
while Cypress Creek near Worthington Gardens will continue slowly rising.

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.

&&

FLC057-271455-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180728T0300Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180724T0535Z.180725T0900Z.180727T2100Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Thu Jul 26 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Friday evening.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way 
  downstream of County 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 County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 13.9 feet 
  on Sep 9 2017.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  13.9  Thu 10 AM  13.3   12.3   11.3   10.1    9.2


&&


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




$$

FLC057-262138-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180726T2138Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180724T1100Z.180725T1430Z.180726T1538Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Thu Jul 26 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until this afternoon.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late this 
  morning.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet 
  on Aug 22 1951.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  11.1  Thu 10 AM   9.8    7.9    6.3    5.6    5.3


&&


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




$$

FLC101-271455-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.180725T0615Z.180728T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM EDT Thu Jul 26 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by early Sunday 
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet 
  on Apr 3 2011.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.4  Thu 10 AM   8.7    8.9    9.0    8.9    8.8


&&


LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240




$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 8:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWPasco50 min
Jul 22, 11:02 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Levy37 hr
Jul 22, 11:02 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWPasco23 days
Jul 23, 2:13 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW47 min
Jul 23, 3:37 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW38 min
Jul 23, 3:54 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHernando, Pasco, Pinellas51 min
Jul 23, 4:05 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTBWHillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas25 min
Jul 23, 4:24 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTBWHillsborough, Pinellas21 min
Jul 23, 4:26 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW49 min
Jul 23, 4:49 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHillsborough, Manatee41 min
Jul 23, 5:10 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWHardee, Manatee65 min
Jul 23, 6:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWDeSoto, Highlands56 min
Jul 23, 11:45 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWHillsborough9 days
Jul 23, 11:45 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWManatee3 days
Jul 23, 11:51 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW4 hr

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