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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Nov 11, 2020, 8:35 AM EST for Manatee County, Florida. It took effect at Nov 12, 2020, 6:24 AM EST. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 11, 2020, 8:35 AM EST (13:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 12, 2020, 6:24 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2020, 1:00 AM EST
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tampa Bay, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Manatee County, FL
The radar
The Tampa radar (KTBW), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:39 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 Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64 (MKHF1). The gauge peaked at 13.15 ft at Nov 12, 2020, 6:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 9.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 17 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02299950, 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.
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WGUS42 KTBW 111335
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL
835 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers...
Alafia River At Riverview near US 301
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17
.Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Eta is expected to cause some rivers to
rise above flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. The
latest forecasts can also be found on weather.gov/tampabay. You can
follow NWSTampaBay on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
&&
FLC057-120235-
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/RVWF1.1.ER.201112T1320Z.201112T1400Z.201112T1615Z.NR/
835 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Alafia River At Riverview near US 301
* From Thursday morning until Thursday afternoon.
* At 08 AM Wednesday the stage was...2.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 4.2 feet.
* Impact...at 4.2 feet...Water begins to impact homes on Pine Avenue
and Park Drive.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 4.4 feet
on Dec 26 2004.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Alafia
Riverview n 4.2 2.6 Wed 08 AM 3.6 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.4
&&
LAT...LON 2785 8235 2785 8229 2790 8229 2789 8235
$$
FLC057-120235-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0020.201113T0040Z-201114T1200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.201113T0040Z.201113T1200Z.201114T0600Z.NO/
835 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301
* From Thursday evening until Saturday morning.
* At 08 AM Wednesday the stage was...3.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening
and continue to rise to near 12.1 feet by Friday morning. The river
is expected to fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...at 13.0 feet...The canoe rental area floods.
* Impact...at 11.0 feet...The river overflows its banks.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet
on Sep 27 1953.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Little Manatee
Wimauma at 11.0 3.4 Wed 08 AM 7.2 12.1 10.2 7.1 5.3
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC081-120235-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0021.201112T1800Z-201114T0600Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1800Z.201113T0600Z.201114T0000Z.NO/
835 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
* From Thursday afternoon until late Friday night.
* At 07 AM Wednesday the stage was...4.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow early
afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.3 feet by early Friday
morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by 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 12.3 feet
on Jun 11 2016.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Manatee
Myakka Head 11.0 4.1 Wed 07 AM 9.1 12.2 9.5 7.2 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC049-120235-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0022.201113T0818Z-201115T1200Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.201113T0818Z.201114T0000Z.201115T0600Z.NO/
835 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
The National Weather Service in Tampa Fl has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17
* From late Thursday night until Sunday morning.
* At 07 AM Wednesday the stage was...8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Friday morning
and continue to rise to near 17.8 feet by Friday evening. The river
is expected to fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Flood history...This compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet
on Sep 21 1953.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 8AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Peace
Zolfo Sprin 16.0 8.5 Wed 07 AM 10.4 16.8 17.5 15.5 14.4
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$7 follow-up statements
721
WGUS82 KTBW 112025
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
325 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
.Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Eta is expected to cause area
rivers to rise above flood stage in the coming days.
For the Alafia...including Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road,
Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST.
&&
FLC057-120830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.201112T1320Z-201112T2215Z/
/RVWF1.1.ER.201112T1320Z.201112T1400Z.201112T1615Z.NR/
325 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Riverview near US 301.
* From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 2.8 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 4.2 feet, Water begins to impact homes on Pine Avenue
and Park Drive.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.4
feet on 12/26/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (3 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Alafia River
Riverview near US 4.2 2.6 Wed 8 am 2.0 1.6 1.3 1.9 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 2785 8235 2785 8229 2790 8229 2789 8235
$$
FLC081-120830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0021.201112T1800Z-201114T0600Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1800Z.201113T0600Z.201114T0000Z.NO/
325 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Friday night.
* At 8:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Wednesday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
feet on 08/24/1979.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 4.1 Wed 8 am 13.1 12.3 9.3 7.4 6.5
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-120830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0020.201113T0040Z-201114T1200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.201113T0040Z.201113T1200Z.201114T0600Z.NO/
325 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* From Thursday evening to Saturday morning.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 3.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1
feet on 09/27/1953.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 3.4 Wed 8 am 10.9 11.7 8.5 5.9 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC049-120830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0022.201113T0818Z-201115T1200Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.201113T0818Z.201114T0000Z.201115T0600Z.NO/
325 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* From late Thursday night to Sunday morning.
* At 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 8.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 03/21/1960.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Peace River
Zolfo Springs at 16.0 8.5 Wed 7 am 13.3 17.5 16.4 14.6 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
TBW413
WGUS82 KTBW 120112
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
812 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
.Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Eta is expected to cause area
rivers to rise above flood stage with minor flooding expected in the
coming days.
For the Alafia...including Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road,
Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 815 AM EST.
&&
FLC057-121315-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.201112T1320Z-201112T2215Z/
/RVWF1.1.ER.201112T1320Z.201112T1400Z.201112T1615Z.NR/
812 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Riverview near US 301.
* From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 2.8 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 4.2 feet, Water begins to impact homes on Pine Avenue
and Park Drive.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.4
feet on 12/26/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Alafia River
Riverview near US 4.2 2.6 Wed 8 am 1.0 0.9 0.6 1.2 0.6
&&
LAT...LON 2785 8235 2785 8229 2790 8229 2789 8235
$$
FLC081-121315-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0021.201112T1800Z-201114T0600Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1800Z.201113T0600Z.201114T0000Z.NO/
812 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Friday night.
* At 8:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Wednesday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
feet on 08/24/1979.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 4.1 Wed 8 am 13.0 11.0 8.3 6.8 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-121315-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0020.201113T0040Z-201114T1200Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.201113T0040Z.201113T1200Z.201114T0600Z.NO/
812 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* From Thursday evening to Saturday morning.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 3.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1
feet on 09/27/1953.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 3.4 Wed 8 am 13.4 12.8 9.1 6.3 5.4
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC049-121315-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0022.201113T0818Z-201115T1200Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.201113T0818Z.201114T0000Z.201115T0600Z.NO/
812 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* From late Thursday night to Sunday morning.
* At 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 8.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 03/21/1960.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Peace River
Zolfo Springs at 16.0 8.5 Wed 7 am 14.4 17.0 15.3 13.9 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
TBW027
WGUS82 KTBW 120719
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
219 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road affecting
Hillsborough County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
For the Alafia...including Riverview near US 301...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Peace...including Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM EST.
&&
FLC081-121930-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.201112T1124Z-201114T0742Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1124Z.201113T0000Z.201114T0142Z.NO/
219 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* From this morning to late Friday night.
* At 1:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9
feet on 08/14/1967.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 9.3 Thu 1 am 12.9 10.5 8.1 6.8 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-121930-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0023.201112T2037Z-000000T0000Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.201112T2037Z.201113T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
219 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 2:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County
Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6
feet on 08/14/1949.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Alafia River
Lithia at Lithia 13.0 7.9 Thu 2 am 14.9 15.4 14.3 12.6 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC049-121930-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.201113T0452Z-000000T0000Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.201113T0452Z.201114T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
219 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 1:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.1 feet tomorrow
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1
feet on 10/11/1953.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Peace River
Zolfo Springs at 16.0 9.2 Thu 1 am 16.3 18.0 16.3 14.9 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
FLC057-121600-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-201112T1550Z/
/RVWF1.3.ER.201112T0121Z.201112T0600Z.201112T0950Z.NR/
219 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Riverview near US 301.
* Until this morning.
* At 11:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 PM EST Wednesday was 5.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 6.1 feet early this morning. It will fall below
flood stage early this morning.
* Impact...At 4.2 feet, Water begins to impact homes on Pine Avenue
and Park Drive.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2
feet on 09/06/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Alafia River
Riverview near US 4.2 5.8 Wed 11 pm 1.9 1.8 2.0 2.9 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 2785 8235 2785 8229 2790 8229 2789 8235
$$
TBW291
WGUS82 KTBW 121251
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Manatee River At Rye Bridge affecting Manatee County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road affecting
Hillsborough County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.
.Excessive rainfall from Tropical Storm Eta continues to produce
flooding concerns.
For the Alafia...including Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road,
Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at
SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 900 AM EST.
&&
FLC057-121400-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-201112T1251Z/
/RVWF1.3.ER.700119T1352Z.700119T1352Z.700119T1352Z.NR/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning for the Alafia River At Riverview near US 301
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Alafia River At Riverview near US 301.
* At 7:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.6 feet late this morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Alafia River
Riverview near US 4.2 3.0 Thu 7 am 1.2 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.6
&&
LAT...LON 2785 8235 2785 8229 2790 8229 2789 8235
$$
FLC081-130100-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-201113T1800Z/
/RYEF1.1.ER.201112T2200Z.201113T0000Z.201113T1200Z.NO/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River At Rye Bridge.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 11.1 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.7 feet, Water reaches the foundation of the first
house.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1
feet on 09/07/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Rye Bridge 11.0 10.4 Thu 7 am 11.0 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8235 2750 8242 2754 8242 2751 8233
$$
FLC081-130100-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201114T0720Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1000Z.201113T0000Z.201114T0120Z.NO/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM EST Thursday was 11.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low sections of State Road 64 start to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1
feet on 10/10/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 11.5 Thu 7 am 12.6 9.5 7.3 6.3 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-130100-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201114T2209Z/
/WIMF1.2.ER.201112T0614Z.201113T0600Z.201114T1609Z.NO/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM EST Thursday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet, Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd
and 33rd streets in Ruskin.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 08/28/1949.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 12.7 Thu 7 am 14.7 11.9 7.7 6.0 5.4
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC057-130100-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0023.201112T1644Z-201115T0800Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.201112T1644Z.201113T0600Z.201115T0200Z.NO/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road.
* From this morning to late Saturday night.
* At 7:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 15.4 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County
Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 08/20/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Alafia River
Lithia at Lithia 13.0 11.1 Thu 7 am 15.3 13.7 12.4 11.1 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC049-130100-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0022.201114T0300Z-201114T1800Z/
/ZFSF1.1.ER.201114T0300Z.201114T0600Z.201114T1200Z.NO/
751 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17.
* From Friday evening to Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.1 feet early Saturday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1
feet on 08/12/1965.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Peace River
Zolfo Springs at 16.0 9.7 Thu 7 am 14.6 16.0 14.6 13.3 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 2762 8176 2735 8179 2735 8187 2762 8184
$$
TBW735
WGUS82 KTBW 122027
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
327 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST.
&&
FLC081-130830-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201114T0900Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1000Z.201113T0000Z.201114T0300Z.NO/
327 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 2:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM EST Thursday was 12.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low sections of State Road 64 start to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
feet on 08/24/1979.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 12.9 Thu 2 pm 12.2 9.1 7.2 6.4 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
TBW913
WGUS82 KTBW 130146
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
846 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 845 AM EST.
&&
FLC081-131400-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201114T0430Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1000Z.201112T2345Z.201113T2230Z.NO/
846 PM EST Thu Nov 12 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Thursday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.6 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low sections of State Road 64 start to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1
feet on 10/10/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 13.1 Thu 8 pm 10.8 8.0 6.6 6.0 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
TBW974
WGUS82 KTBW 131421
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
921 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road affecting
Hillsborough County.
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
For the Alafia...including Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road,
Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EST.
&&
FLC057-140230-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.201112T1811Z.201113T1800Z.201115T2100Z.NO/
921 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 8:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Friday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County
Road 640 bridge begin flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2
feet on 04/04/1959.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Alafia River
Lithia at Lithia 13.0 15.1 Fri 8 am 14.8 13.6 11.7 9.1 7.6
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC081-140230-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201114T0300Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.201112T1000Z.201112T2345Z.201113T2100Z.NO/
921 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Friday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 6.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream
flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1
feet on 09/24/1979.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 12.0 Fri 8 am 9.0 7.0 6.3 5.8 5.5
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-140230-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-201114T2151Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.201112T0614Z.201113T1800Z.201114T1551Z.NO/
921 AM EST Fri Nov 13 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Friday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6
feet on 08/01/1995.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 13.4 Fri 8 am 11.9 7.3 5.7 5.2 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
TBWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 7:38 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Hardee | 52 min |
| Nov 10, 8:05 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Polk | 40 min |
| Nov 10, 9:28 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Sumter | 62 min |
| Nov 10, 9:41 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands and 9 more | 33 hr |
| Nov 10, 10:16 PM EST | Storm Surge Watch | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Nov 10, 10:28 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Sumter | 92 min |
| Nov 11, 12:19 AM EST | Rip Current Statement | TBW | Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota | 55 hr |
| Nov 11, 12:19 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | TBW | Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota | 31 hr |
| Nov 11, 1:41 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Lee | 79 min |
| Nov 11, 4:20 AM EST | Hurricane Watch | TBW | Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco and 1 more | 17 hr |
| Nov 11, 4:50 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Hardee, Polk | 40 min |
| Nov 11, 8:09 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 36 min | |
| Nov 11, 8:35 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hillsborough | 33 hr |
| Nov 11, 8:35 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hillsborough | 4 days |
| Nov 11, 8:35 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hardee | 31 hr |
| Nov 11, 10:35 AM EST | Storm Surge Warning | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy and 4 more | 21 hr |
| Nov 11, 10:44 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 31 min | |
| Nov 11, 11:51 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 24 min | |
| Nov 11, 11:54 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Manatee, Sarasota | 20 min |
| Nov 11, 12:21 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Pinellas | 24 min |
| Nov 11, 12:24 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hillsborough, Manatee | 21 min |
| Nov 11, 12:44 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Pinellas | 16 min |
| Nov 11, 12:46 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 29 min | |
| Nov 11, 12:50 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hillsborough, Pinellas | 25 min |
| Nov 11, 1:13 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Pinellas | 11 min |
| Nov 11, 4:40 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Manatee, Sarasota | 20 min |
| Nov 11, 4:58 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota | 32 min |
| Nov 11, 5:44 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Manatee | 16 min |
| Nov 11, 5:54 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hillsborough, Manatee | 25 min |
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Sources
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