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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

August 7, 2019Hillsborough County, Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Aug 7, 2019, 10:02 PM EDT for Hillsborough County, Florida. It took effect at Aug 8, 2019, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 57 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 7, 2019, 10:02 PM EDT (02:02 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 8, 2019, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired: Aug 10, 2019, 2:00 PM EDT
In force: 57 hr
Issued by: NWS Tampa Bay, FL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Hillsborough County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:03 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 Alafia River at Lithia Pinecrest Road at Lithia (LITF1). The gauge peaked at 13.16 ft at Aug 11, 2019, 9:00 AM EDT.

Action stage: 11 ft
Minor stage: 13 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02301500, 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.

275 
WGUS42 KTBW 080202
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1002 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

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

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has caused several rivers to rise to flood stage. 
Additional heavy rainfall will likely keep these rivers in flood stage 
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.

&&

FLC057-081503-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0021.190808T0900Z-190810T1800Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.190808T0900Z.190809T0000Z.190810T1200Z.NO/
1002 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From late tonight until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was...12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow 
  and continue to rise to near 13.8 feet by early Friday morning. The
  river is expected to fall below flood stage by Saturday 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.
* 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 13.8 feet 
  on Jul 13 1943.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  12.3  Wed 09 PM  13.2   13.8   13.0   12.0   10.7


&&


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




$$

FLC027-081503-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0022.190809T0200Z-190813T0300Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.190809T0200Z.190810T0600Z.190812T2100Z.NO/
1002 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* From Thursday evening until Monday evening.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was...10.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late 
  evening and continue to rise to near 13.0 feet by Saturday evening.
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday 
  afternoon.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet 
  on Sep 14 2013.

&&


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

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  10.9  Wed 09 PM  11.4   12.4   13.0   12.9   12.2


&&


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




$$

4 follow-up statements

992 
WGUS82 KTBW 080210
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 
  Peace River At Zolfo Springs 

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

  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Peace River At Bartow 
  Peace River At Arcadia 
  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has caused several rivers to rise to flood stage. 
Additional heavy rainfall will likely keep these rivers in flood stage 
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.

&&

FLC101-090209-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190811T1800Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.190803T1400Z.190806T1400Z.190811T1200Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet 
  on Sep 30 2013.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.9  Wed 09 PM   8.7    8.4    8.2    8.0    7.7


&&


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




$$

FLC057-090209-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0021.190808T0900Z-190810T1800Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.190808T0900Z.190809T0000Z.190810T1200Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From early tomorrow through Saturday afternoon.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow 
  and continue to rise to near 13.8 feet by early Friday morning. The
  river is expected to fall below flood stage by Saturday 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 13.8 feet 
  on Jul 13 1943.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  12.3  Wed 09 PM  13.2   13.8   13.0   12.0   10.7


&&


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




$$

FLC081-090209-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190810T1536Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.190808T0125Z.190809T0600Z.190810T0936Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* From tonight through Saturday morning.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 13.1 feet by early Friday morning. The 
  river is expected to fall below flood stage by Saturday 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 13.1 feet 
  on Oct 10 2011.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  11.0  Wed 09 PM  12.1   12.8   10.8    8.7    7.2


&&


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



$$

FLC105-090209-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BARF1.3.ER.190730T0530Z.190731T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Bartow
* Until further notice.
* At 9 PM Wednesday 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 8.5 feet by Friday morning 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Private roads downstream flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet 
  on Nov 27 1953.

&&


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

Peace
 Bartow        8.0   8.4  Wed 09 PM   8.4    8.5    8.4    8.4    8.3


&&


LAT...LON 2791 8178 2762 8176 2762 8184 2791 8186




$$

FLC049-090209-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.190803T1637Z.190809T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until further notice.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.9 feet by Saturday early 
  afternoon then begin falling.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet 
  on Jul 17 1959.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  17.5  Wed 09 PM  17.7   17.9   17.9   17.7   16.8


&&


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




$$

FLC027-090209-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.190806T0707Z.190809T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 9 PM 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 12.4 feet by Saturday early 
  afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet 
  on Sep 22 1934.

&&


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

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  11.8  Wed 09 PM  12.1   12.4   12.4   12.4   12.3


&&


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



$$

FLC027-090209-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0022.190809T0200Z-190813T0300Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.190809T0200Z.190810T0600Z.190812T2100Z.NO/
1010 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* From tomorrow late evening through Monday evening.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late 
  evening and continue to rise to near 13.0 feet by Saturday evening.
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 14.0 feet...Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet 
  on Sep 14 2013.

&&


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

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  10.9  Wed 09 PM  11.4   12.4   13.0   12.9   12.2


&&


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




$$

460 
WGUS82 KTBW 081339
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

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

  Horse Creek Near Arcadia 


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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 
  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

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

  Peace River At Bartow 
  Peace River At Zolfo Springs 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

.Due to heavy rainfall, several rivers are currently in flood stage. 
Water levels are expected to fall over the next few days. However, 
additional heavy rainfall could cause water levels to rise further. 

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.

&&

FLC101-091339-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190813T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.190803T1400Z.190806T1400Z.190812T1800Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until Monday evening.
* At 09 AM Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday 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 8.8 feet 
  on Sep 28 1975.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.8  Thu 09 AM   8.6    8.5    8.3    8.0    7.8


&&


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




$$

FLC057-091339-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190810T0600Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.190808T1604Z.190809T0000Z.190810T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* From this afternoon through late Friday night.
* At 09 AM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon 
  and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by after midnight tomorrow. 
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage by tomorrow 
  evening.
* 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 13.4 feet 
  on Aug 5 2015.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  12.8  Thu 09 AM  13.3   12.6   11.6   10.4    9.3


&&


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




$$

FLC081-091339-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190810T1900Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.190808T0137Z.190809T0000Z.190810T1300Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 09 AM Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.3 feet by this evening. 
  The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  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 13.3 feet 
  on Jul 24 1967.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  12.6  Thu 09 AM  13.1   11.1    9.0    7.5    6.4


&&


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



$$

FLC105-091339-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BARF1.3.ER.190730T0530Z.190731T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Bartow
* Until further notice.
* At 09 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 8.5 feet by early Saturday 
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Private roads downstream flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet 
  on Nov 27 1953.

&&


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

Peace
 Bartow        8.0   8.4  Thu 09 AM   8.4    8.4    8.4    8.3    8.2


&&


LAT...LON 2791 8178 2762 8176 2762 8184 2791 8186




$$

FLC049-091339-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.190803T1637Z.190810T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until further notice.
* At 08 AM Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by Saturday early 
  afternoon then begin falling.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet 
  on Sep 21 1953.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  17.5  Thu 08 AM  17.7   17.8   17.6   16.7   16.0


&&


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




$$

FLC027-091339-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.190806T0707Z.190810T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 08 AM Thursday the stage was 12.0 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 
  evening then begin falling.
* 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 compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet 
  on Sep 9 2003.

&&


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

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.0  Thu 08 AM  12.4   12.4   12.4   12.3   12.2


&&


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



$$

FLC027-081409-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190813T0300Z/
/ARHF1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Horse Creek Near Arcadia
* Until Monday evening.
* At 08 AM Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* 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 Sep 7 2003.

&&


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

Horse Creek
 Arcadia      12.0  10.9  Thu 08 AM  11.4   11.7   11.3   10.6    9.9


&&


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




$$

141 
WGUS82 KTBW 090052
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

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

  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 
  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Peace River At Bartow 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

.Due to periodic rounds of heavy rainfall, several rivers remain in 
flood stage tonight. While gradual improvement is expected over the 
coming days, any localized heavy rain across the basin of a river 
will cause water levels to rise further.

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.

&&

FLC101-100051-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190813T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.190803T1400Z.190806T1400Z.190812T1800Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until Monday evening.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...The current river level compares to a previous 
  crest of 8.7 feet on Aug 10 1974.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.6  Thu 08 PM   8.6    8.4    8.3    8.0    7.8


&&


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




$$

FLC057-100051-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190810T0600Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.190808T1730Z.190809T0600Z.190810T0000Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until late Friday night.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet overnight. The 
  river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* 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 13.2 feet 
  on Aug 28 1995.

&&


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

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  13.1  Thu 08 PM  13.2   12.6   11.6   10.4    9.3


&&


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




$$

FLC081-100051-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190810T0900Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.190808T0137Z.190808T2030Z.190810T0300Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until late Friday night.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 13.3 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 tomorrow late 
  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 13.2 feet 
  on Jun 9 2012.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  13.3  Thu 08 PM  12.2   10.3    8.6    7.1    6.2


&&


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



$$

FLC105-100051-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BARF1.3.ER.190730T0530Z.190731T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Bartow
* Until further notice.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Impact...at 8.0 feet...Private roads downstream flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet 
  on Dec 19 1997.

&&


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

Peace
 Bartow        8.0   8.4  Thu 08 PM   8.4    8.4    8.4    8.3    8.2


&&


LAT...LON 2791 8178 2762 8176 2762 8184 2791 8186




$$

FLC049-100051-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190813T1800Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.190803T1637Z.190810T1200Z.190813T1200Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.7 feet by Saturday 
  morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet 
  on Jun 25 2003.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  17.5  Thu 08 PM  17.5   17.7   17.6   16.7   16.0


&&


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




$$

FLC027-100051-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.190806T0707Z.190810T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 08 PM Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by early Saturday 
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...at 12.0 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet 
  on Sep 22 1934.

&&


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

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.1  Thu 08 PM  12.3   12.4   12.3   12.2   12.1


&&


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



$$

358 
WGUS82 KTBW 091413
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

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

  Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens 
  Alafia River At Lithia 
  Manatee River Near Myakka Head 

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

  Little Manatee River At Wimauma 
  Peace River At Bartow 
  Peace River At Zolfo Springs 
  Peace River At Arcadia 

.Recent heavy rainfall has caused several rivers to rise into flood 
stage. Rivers will begin to gradually recede if no additional heavy 
rainfall occurs over the basins. However, additional heavy rainfall 
could cause rivers to recede more slowly or to rise further.

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.

&&

FLC101-101413-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-190813T0600Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.190803T1400Z.190806T1400Z.190813T0000Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Monday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cypress Creek At Worthington Gardens
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact...at 8 feet...Flooding begins at the recreation area on 
  State Road 54.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet 
  on Aug 5 1978.

&&


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

Cypress Creek
 Worthington   8.0   8.5  Fri 09 AM   8.4    8.2    8.1    7.9    7.7


&&


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




$$

FLC057-100000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190810T0000Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.190808T1730Z.190809T0530Z.190809T1800Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Alafia River At Lithia
* Until this evening.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* Impact...at 13 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 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   Sat    Sun    Mon    Tue    Wed

Alafia
 Lithia       13.0  13.0  Fri 09 AM  12.5   11.6   10.4    9.3    8.7


&&


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




$$

FLC057-101200-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0023.190809T1800Z-190810T1200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.190809T1800Z.190810T0000Z.190810T0600Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Manatee River At Wimauma
* From this afternoon through Saturday morning.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon 
  and continue to rise to near 11.1 feet by this evening. The river 
  is expected to fall below flood stage by after midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...at 11 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 11 feet 
  on Jul 6 1939.

&&


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

Little Manatee
 Wimauma      11.0  10.8  Fri 09 AM  10.8    9.9    9.2    8.3    7.7


&&


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




$$

FLC081-100400-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190810T0400Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.190808T0137Z.190808T2030Z.190809T2200Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Manatee River Near Myakka Head
* Until late tonight.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11 feet.
* The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...at 11 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 11.8 feet 
  on Aug 5 1969.

&&


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

Manatee
 Myakka Head  11.0  11.8  Fri 09 AM   9.9    8.5    7.1    6.2    5.6


&&


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



$$

FLC105-101413-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BARF1.3.ER.190730T0530Z.190731T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Bartow
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8 feet.
* Impact...at 8 feet...Private roads downstream flood.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet 
  on Dec 19 1997.

&&


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

Peace
 Bartow        8.0   8.4  Fri 09 AM   8.4    8.4    8.3    8.2    8.1


&&


LAT...LON 2791 8178 2762 8176 2762 8184 2791 8186




$$

FLC049-101413-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-190813T1800Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.190803T1637Z.190810T1800Z.190813T1200Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Zolfo Springs
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 17.7 feet by tomorrow early 
  afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet 
  on Jun 25 2003.

&&


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

Peace
 Zolfo Sprin  16.0  17.5  Fri 09 AM  17.6   17.5   16.7   16.0   15.4


&&


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




$$

FLC027-101413-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.190806T0707Z.190810T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1013 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Peace River At Arcadia
* Until further notice.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by tomorrow 
  evening then begin falling.
* Impact...at 13 feet...Peace River Estates floods affecting 
  several dozen homes.
* Impact...at 12 feet...The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Impact...at 11 feet...Access roads to river acres become 
  flooded.
* Impact...at 10 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 12.4 feet 
  on Sep 22 1934.

&&


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

Peace
 Arcadia      11.0  12.3  Fri 09 AM  12.4   12.4   12.3   12.2   11.9


&&


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



$$

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