Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 49, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Aug 31, 2018, 9:19 PM EDT for Hillsborough County, Florida. It took effect at Sep 1, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2018, 9:19 PM EDT (01:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 4, 2018, 11:00 AM 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 01:23 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 11.35 ft at Sep 1, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT.
- 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.
932
WGUS42 KTBW 010119
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
919 PM EDT Fri Aug 31 2018
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma
.Heavy rainfall over the past few days is expected to result in
minor flooding along the Little Manatee River at Wimauma.
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.
&&
FLC057-011419-
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919 PM EDT Fri Aug 31 2018
The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From late tonight until Tuesday morning.
* At 09 PM Friday the stage was...10.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage after midnight
tonight and continue to rise to near 12.1 feet by Sunday evening.
The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Tuesday 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 Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Little Manatee
Wimauma 11.0 10.9 Fri 09 PM 11.2 11.9 11.9 10.8 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$4 follow-up statements
550
WGUS82 KTBW 011359
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following
rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At Trilby
Alafia River At Lithia
Little Manatee River At Wimauma
Peace River At Zolfo Springs
Peace River At Arcadia
Horse Creek Near Arcadia
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
.Heavy rain due to summer time thunderstorms has caused many rivers
in the area to get into minor flood stage. Rivers will have to be
watched closely over the Labor Day weekend as tropical moisture
should increase our shower chances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
&&
FLC053-101-021358-
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959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Withlacoochee At Trilby
* Until Monday evening.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by this afternoon.
The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday early
afternoon.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Flooding begins at Lacoochee, Talisman
Estates, Riverdale, and River Height Estates.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet
on Sep 16 1935.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Withlacoochee
Trilby 12.0 12.5 Sat 09 AM 12.4 12.1 11.8 11.7 11.6
&&
LAT...LON 2838 8219 2854 8226 2854 8217 2838 8210
$$
FLC101-021358-
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/WRGF1.1.ER.180831T0545Z.180901T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by this afternoon
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 9.5 feet
on Sep 24 1997.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Cypress Creek
Worthington 8.0 9.4 Sat 09 AM 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.8 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC057-021358-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-180904T0000Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180831T0225Z.180901T0045Z.180903T1800Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Monday evening.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday early
afternoon.
* Impact...at 15.0 feet...Additional residences downstream of County
Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way
downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One
home begins to flood.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Water begins to affect River Drive and
Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet
on Jul 13 1941.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Alafia
Lithia 13.0 14.2 Sat 09 AM 13.8 13.2 12.4 11.6 10.6
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC057-021358-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-180904T1200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180901T0630Z.180902T1800Z.180904T0600Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.0 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday 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 12.0 feet
on Jul 4 1983.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Little Manatee
Wimauma 11.0 11.1 Sat 09 AM 11.8 11.8 10.7 9.2 7.7
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC115-021358-
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/MKCF1.1.ER.180826T1145Z.180831T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet
on Aug 28 1948.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Myakka
Myakka Rive 7.0 7.7 Sat 09 AM 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.3
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC049-021358-
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/ZFSF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180901T1315Z.180903T0600Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Monday morning.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Monday
morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet
on Sep 19 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Peace
Zolfo Sprin 16.0 16.8 Sat 09 AM 16.4 15.9 15.6 15.1 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
FLC027-021358-
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/ARCF1.1.ER.180830T2315Z.180902T0600Z.180906T0000Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by tonight. The
river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become
flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres
subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp
floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet
on Oct 15 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Peace
Arcadia 11.0 11.6 Sat 09 AM 11.7 11.7 11.5 11.2 10.7
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
2714 8197 2735 8186
$$
FLC027-020000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-180902T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.180830T1835Z.180831T1430Z.180901T1800Z.NO/
959 AM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until this evening.
* At 09 AM Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet
on Aug 28 2013.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Horse Creek
Arcadia 12.0 12.1 Sat 09 AM 11.5 11.1 10.6 10.2 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$422
WGUS82 KTBW 020129
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following
rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia
Little Manatee River At Wimauma
Peace River At Zolfo Springs
Peace River At Arcadia
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At Trilby
Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
.Heavy rain due to summer time thunderstorms has caused many rivers
in the area to rise into minor flood stage. Rivers will have to be
watched closely over the Labor Day weekend as tropical moisture
should increase our shower chances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
&&
FLC053-101-030129-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-180904T0000Z/
/TRBF1.1.ER.180830T0745Z.180901T1845Z.180903T1800Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Withlacoochee At Trilby
* Until Monday evening.
* At 08 PM Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday early
afternoon.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Flooding begins at Lacoochee, Talisman
Estates, Riverdale, and River Height Estates.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet
on Sep 16 1935.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Withlacoochee
Trilby 12.0 12.5 Sat 08 PM 12.4 12.1 11.8 11.5 11.4
&&
LAT...LON 2838 8219 2854 8226 2854 8217 2838 8210
$$
FLC101-030129-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.180831T0545Z.180902T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.6 feet by tomorrow evening
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 9.6 feet
on Dec 15 2002.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Cypress Creek
Worthington 8.0 9.6 Sat 09 PM 9.6 9.6 9.4 9.1 8.8
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC057-030129-
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/LITF1.1.ER.180831T0225Z.180901T0045Z.180903T0600Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until Monday morning.
* At 09 PM Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Monday
morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...River Drive and Squirrel Run Way
downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One
home begins to flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet
on Aug 9 1957.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Alafia
Lithia 13.0 13.6 Sat 09 PM 13.4 12.8 12.1 11.7 10.9
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC057-030129-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-180904T0200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180901T0630Z.180902T1800Z.180903T2000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until Monday evening.
* At 09 PM Saturday the stage was 11.4 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 tomorrow early
afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet
on Oct 3 1957.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Little Manatee
Wimauma 11.0 11.4 Sat 09 PM 11.6 11.4 10.0 8.8 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC115-030129-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.180826T1145Z.180831T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet
on Oct 11 1982.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Myakka
Myakka Rive 7.0 7.7 Sat 09 PM 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC049-030129-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180905T1800Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180901T1315Z.180905T1200Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 08 PM Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday
morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet
on Sep 19 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Peace
Zolfo Sprin 16.0 16.7 Sat 08 PM 16.7 16.2 16.1 16.0 15.7
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
FLC027-030129-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.180830T2315Z.180902T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sat Sep 1 2018
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 08 PM Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by tomorrow
morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet
on Oct 15 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Peace
Arcadia 11.0 11.6 Sat 08 PM 11.7 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.4
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
2714 8197 2735 8186
$$593
WGUS82 KTBW 021418
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following
rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At Trilby
Little Manatee River At Wimauma
Peace River At Zolfo Springs
Peace River At Arcadia
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
.Heavy rain due to summer time thunderstorms has caused many rivers
in the area to rise into minor flood stage. Rivers will have to be
watched closely over the coming days as tropical moisture should
increase our shower chances.
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.
&&
FLC053-101-031418-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-180904T0600Z/
/TRBF1.1.ER.180830T0745Z.180901T1845Z.180904T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Monday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Withlacoochee At Trilby
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Flooding begins at Lacoochee, Talisman
Estates, Riverdale, and River Height Estates.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet
on Sep 16 1935.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Withlacoochee
Trilby 12.0 12.4 Sun 09 AM 12.2 11.8 11.5 11.4 11.4
&&
LAT...LON 2838 8219 2854 8226 2854 8217 2838 8210
$$
FLC101-031418-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.180831T0545Z.180902T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by this evening
then begin falling.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on
State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet
on Aug 11 2004.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Cypress Creek
Worthington 8.0 9.6 Sun 09 AM 9.7 9.5 9.1 8.8 8.5
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC057-030900-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-180903T0900Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180901T0630Z.180902T0345Z.180903T0300Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late tonight.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet
on Aug 29 1972.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Little Manatee
Wimauma 11.0 11.2 Sun 09 AM 10.6 9.1 7.8 6.9 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC115-031418-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.180826T1145Z.180831T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to a stage of 7.6 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...at 8.5 feet...Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Impact...at 7.0 feet...Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 7.6 feet
on Jul 25 1943.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Myakka
Myakka Rive 7.0 7.6 Sun 09 AM 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC049-031418-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180904T1800Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180901T1315Z.180904T1200Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet
on Sep 19 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Peace
Zolfo Sprin 16.0 16.7 Sun 09 AM 16.2 16.0 15.8 15.4 14.8
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
FLC027-031418-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-180907T0600Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.180830T2315Z.180902T1330Z.180907T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Thursday
evening.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...Access roads to river acres become
flooded.
* Impact...at 10.0 feet...3 to 4 homes in the river acres
subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp
floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet
on Oct 15 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Peace
Arcadia 11.0 11.7 Sun 09 AM 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.2 10.7
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
2714 8197 2735 8186
$$
FLC057-021448-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-180903T1200Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.180831T0225Z.180901T0045Z.180902T1000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Alafia River At Lithia
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* 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 13.0 feet
on Jul 21 1959.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Alafia
Lithia 13.0 12.8 Sun 09 AM 12.1 11.2 10.7 10.0 9.4
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$466
WGUS82 KTBW 030120
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following
rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At Trilby
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
Peace River At Zolfo Springs
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
Peace River At Arcadia
.Heavy rain due to summer time thunderstorms has caused many rivers
in the area to rise into minor flood stage. Rivers will have to be
watched closely over the Labor Day as Potential Tropical Cyclone
Seven pushes through Florida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
&&
FLC053-101-040120-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-180904T1800Z/
/TRBF1.1.ER.180830T0745Z.180901T1845Z.180904T1200Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Withlacoochee At Trilby
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 08 PM Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...Flooding begins at Lacoochee, Talisman
Estates, Riverdale, and River Height Estates.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet
on Sep 7 2012.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Withlacoochee
Trilby 12.0 12.4 Sun 08 PM 12.3 12.0 11.7 11.6 11.5
&&
LAT...LON 2838 8219 2854 8226 2854 8217 2838 8210
$$
FLC101-040120-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.180831T0545Z.180903T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until further notice.
* At 09 PM Sunday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by tonight 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 9.7 feet
on Aug 11 2004.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Cypress Creek
Worthington 8.0 9.7 Sun 09 PM 9.7 9.5 9.1 8.8 8.5
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC115-040120-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-180907T1200Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.180826T1145Z.180831T2015Z.180907T0600Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Myakka River At Myakka River State Park
* Until Friday morning.
* At 08 PM Sunday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Friday
morning.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 7.6 feet
on Sep 4 1937.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Myakka
Myakka Rive 7.0 7.6 Sun 08 PM 7.5 7.4 7.3 7.1 6.9
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC049-040120-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180906T0600Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180901T1315Z.180906T0000Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 08 PM Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Wednesday
evening.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet
on Jan 26 1958.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Peace
Zolfo Sprin 16.0 16.7 Sun 08 PM 16.6 16.5 16.2 15.8 15.2
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
FLC027-040120-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-180907T0600Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.180830T2315Z.180902T1330Z.180907T0000Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 08 PM Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by after tonight.
The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet
on Oct 15 1945.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Peace
Arcadia 11.0 11.7 Sun 08 PM 11.7 11.7 11.5 11.2 10.8
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
2714 8197 2735 8186
$$
FLC057-030150-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-180903T0900Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.180901T0630Z.180902T0345Z.180902T2352Z.NO/
920 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* Until late tonight.
* At 09 PM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* 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 11.0 feet
on Oct 11 1971.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Little Manatee
Wimauma 11.0 11.0 Sun 09 PM 10.6 9.5 8.7 7.7 6.8
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tampa Bay, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Aug 31, 8:43 PM EDT, 36 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 31, 8:43 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
843 PM EDT Fri Aug 31 2018
.DISCUSSION...
Just a few isolated showers continue across the area with a
large area of lingering light rain in place across the
northern and central coastal waters and along the Nature
Coast down through around Pinellas county. These remaining
showers will dissipate through midnight with skies clearing
through the overnight hours. Have adjusted pops accordingly,
and have also adjusted temps down a degree or two. Update is
already out.
&&
.AVIATION...
Some lingering -RA at KPIE for the next hour or so, then
light winds for the overnight hours with VFR conditions.
Winds start to pick up to around 6-8kts from the east for
Saturday late morning and afternoon, with a weak sea breeze
possible at KSRQ before the afternoon thunderstorms take
over generally after 18z. MVFR to IFR conditions in storms,
otherwise VFR conditions continue to prevail.
&&
.MARINE...
High pressure ridges across the area through the weekend.
Then a weak inverted trough/tropical wave will lift over
the state then into the eastern Gulf waters Monday-Tuesday.
Increased shower and thunderstorm activity are expected
with this as well as some increase in winds and seas. No
other headlines expected through the period.
&&
.Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs...
TPA 76 90 75 91 / 30 40 30 60
FMY 75 89 75 90 / 20 40 20 50
GIF 75 90 75 90 / 20 50 20 60
SRQ 76 89 76 90 / 20 30 30 60
BKV 74 90 74 91 / 20 50 20 60
SPG 78 89 77 90 / 30 40 30 50
&&
.TBW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Beach Hazards Statement through Monday evening for Coastal
Lee-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota.
Gulf waters...None.
&&
UPDATE/AVIATION/MARINE...24/Hubbard
UPPER AIR...19/Hurt
DECISION SUPPORT...11/McKaughanHazardous weather outlook, Aug 31, 4:50 AM EDT, 16 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 450 AM EDT Fri Aug 31 2018 FLZ043-050-052-056-057-061-139-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165- 239-242-248-249-251-255-260-262-265-GMZ830-836-850-853-856-870- 873-876-312100- Sumter-Pinellas-Polk-Hardee-Highlands-DeSoto-Coastal Levy- Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-Inland Levy-Inland Citrus- Inland Hernando-Inland Pasco-Inland Hillsborough-Inland Manatee- Inland Sarasota-Inland Charlotte-Inland Lee-Tampa Bay waters- Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound- Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM- Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM- 450 AM EDT Fri Aug 31 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for West Central And Southwest Florida. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. ...THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across west central and southwest Florida this afternoon. Thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing strong gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph...locally heavy rain...and frequent deadly lightning strikes. ...RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... River flooding is occurring on several rivers across the region, and any additional heavy rain will exacerbate flooding over the next several days. Residents living along rivers or faster flowing streams should remain aware of water levels and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding be observed. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. ...THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through the remainder of the week. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing strong gusty winds...locally heavy rain...and frequent deadly lightning strikes. ...RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... River flooding will continue to impact rivers across west central and southwest Florida through the week. Localized heavier rainfall may cause rivers to rise further causing greater impacts in those areas. Residents living along rivers or faster flowing streams should remain aware of water levels and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding be observed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today. Oglesby
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 31, 4:16 PM EDT, 5 hours 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
416 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018
FLZ151-155-251-255-312100-
Inland Manatee FL-Coastal Manatee FL-Coastal Hillsborough FL-
Inland Hillsborough FL-
416 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN MANATEE AND
SOUTHEASTERN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM EDT...
At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greater Sun Center, or 12 miles south of Fish Hawk, moving west at
20 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Ruskin, Greater Sun Center, Little Manatee River State Park, Wimauma,
Sun City Center, Fort Lonesome and Gibsonton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2784 8246 2781 8226 2772 8206 2767 8205
2759 8208 2764 8264
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 108DEG 25KT 2768 8227
TBWLocal storm report, Aug 31, 5:00 PM EDT, 4 hours 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY AREA - RUSKIN FL
500 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0406 PM MARINE TSTM WIND 4 WNW CLEARWATER 27.98N 82.83W
08/31/2018 M39 MPH GMZ853 FL MESONET
THE COOPS STATION AT CLEARWATER BEACH MEASURED A WIND
GUST OF 39 MPH OR 34 KNOTS.
&&
JHUBBARDLocal storm report, Aug 31, 5:07 PM EDT, 4 hours 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY AREA - RUSKIN FL
507 PM EDT FRI AUG 31 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0450 PM MARINE TSTM WIND 4 E DOWNTOWN SAINT PETE 27.77N 82.57W
08/31/2018 M46 MPH GMZ830 FL MESONET
A WEATHERFLOW STATION AT TAMPA BAY CUT J MEASURED A WIND
GUST OF 46 MPH OR 40 KNOTS.
&&
JHUBBARDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 3:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Levy | 45 min |
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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.