Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Jul 5, 2021, 10:25 AM EDT for Manatee County, Florida. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 5, 2021, 10:25 AM EDT (14:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 9, 2021, 10:33 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 14:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64 (MKHF1). The gauge peaked at 16.11 ft at Jul 7, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT.
- 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 051425
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1025 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
.Manatee River near Myakka Head will fall below flood stage later
this morning. However, heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Elsa is
expected to cause additional flooding over the next several days.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
&&
FLC081-060300-
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/MKHF1.1.ER.210704T0312Z.210704T1000Z.210709T0000Z.NO/
1025 AM EDT Mon Jul 5 2021
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* From this morning to Thursday evening.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.1 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 9:15 AM EDT Monday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning to a crest of 12.9 feet early Wednesday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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 (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 11.1 Mon 9 am 10.1 11.6 12.0 10.0 8.1
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
TBW2 follow-up statements
825
WGUS82 KTBW 081438
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1038 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
.Recent heavy rainfall from Elsa has resulted in rising river
levels.
For the Manatee...including Myakka Head at SR 64...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.
&&
FLC081-090245-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T1708Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.210704T0312Z.210707T1615Z.210709T1108Z.NO/
1038 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EDT Thursday was 16.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low sections of State Road 64 start to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7
feet on 08/31/1972.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 13.7 Thu 9 am 10.9 9.0 7.7 6.8 6.2
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
TBW216
WGUS82 KTBW 091433
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Hillsborough River Near Hillsborough River State Park affecting
Hillsborough County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Alafia River At Lithia at Lithia Pine Crest Road affecting
Hillsborough County.
Anclote River At Elfers at Little Road affecting Pasco County.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor
flooding is forecast.
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 Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at
SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Anclote River...including Elfers at Little Road...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
FLC081-091545-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210709T1433Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.210707T0557Z.210707T1615Z.210709T0925Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.3 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 10.7 Fri 9 am 9.6 8.5 7.3 6.5 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC081-091545-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210709T1433Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.210707T0557Z.210707T1800Z.210709T1900Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.3 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 10.7 Fri 9 am 9.6 8.5 7.3 6.5 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC057-091545-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210709T1433Z/
/ZPHF1.1.ER.210708T0436Z.210708T1630Z.210709T1400Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Hillsborough River Near Hillsborough
River State Park has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Hillsborough River Near Hillsborough River State Park.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.6 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Hillsborough River
Hillsborough Rive 10.0 9.6 Fri 10 am 7.7 6.5 5.6 4.8 4.4
&&
LAT...LON 2812 8215 2812 8224 2806 8228 2811 8230
2817 8225 2817 8215
$$
FLC081-091545-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210709T1433Z/
/MKHF1.2.ER.210704T0312Z.210707T1615Z.210709T1251Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.3 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 10.7 Fri 9 am 9.6 8.5 7.3 6.5 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC081-091545-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T1433Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.210704T0312Z.210707T1615Z.210709T1108Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.3 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 10.7 Fri 9 am 9.6 8.5 7.3 6.5 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC101-100245-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210710T1800Z/
/ELFF1.1.ER.210709T1200Z.210709T1800Z.210710T1200Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Anclote River At Elfers at Little Road.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, There is water over the roadway along the
Elfers Parkway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2
feet on 02/05/1970.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Anclote River
Elfers at Little 20.0 20.0 Fri 9 am 20.0 18.6 16.8 14.9 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 2820 8263 2819 8271 2817 8271 2817 8275
2823 8272 2824 8263
$$
FLC057-100245-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210711T0600Z/
/LITF1.1.ER.210708T0315Z.210709T1130Z.210711T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...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.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 10:00 AM EDT 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 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.3 feet Monday morning.
* 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 15.1
feet on 08/25/1957.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Alafia River
Lithia at Lithia 13.0 15.1 Fri 10 am 13.8 12.0 9.3 7.1 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 2787 8218 2784 8228 2789 8228 2792 8218
$$
FLC057-100245-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210710T1230Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.210707T1400Z.210708T1700Z.210710T0630Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.6 feet Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The canoe rental area floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2
feet on 07/24/1943.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 13.2 Fri 10 am 9.9 7.2 6.6 5.9 5.3
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC027-100245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.1.ER.210708T2300Z.210710T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Friday 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 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 11.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 11.7 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall to 11.6 feet and begin rising again early Sunday
morning. It will rise to 11.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will
then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The Girl Scout camp floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7
feet on 10/15/1945.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Peace River
Arcadia at SR 7 11.0 11.5 Fri 9 am 11.7 11.7 11.3 10.6 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
2714 8197 2735 8186
$$
FLC027-100245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210707T1542Z.210708T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.9 feet Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.9
feet on 07/30/1995.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 13.9 Fri 9 am 13.6 13.4 12.9 12.3 11.5
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC115-100245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.2.ER.210708T1800Z.210711T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 8.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Most of Myakka State Park is closed.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2
feet on 10/04/1951.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 8.4 Fri 10 am 9.0 9.2 8.9 8.6 8.2
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC101-100245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.210707T1710Z.210710T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 9.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on
State Road 54.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2
feet on 06/27/2003.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Cypress Creek
SR 54 Worthington 8.0 9.1 Fri 10 am 9.1 9.0 8.8 8.4 8.1
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
TBWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 9:49 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | TBW | Manatee | 64 hr |
| Jul 5, 5:14 AM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy and 5 more | 57 hr |
| Jul 5, 9:51 AM EDT | Flood Watch | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands and 9 more | 52 hr |
| Jul 5, 1:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Charlotte | 34 min |
| Jul 5, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 41 min | |
| Jul 5, 5:08 PM EDT | Storm Surge Warning | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy and 4 more | 45 hr |
| Jul 5, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 48 min | |
| Jul 5, 5:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 23 min | |
| Jul 5, 6:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Hillsborough | 42 min |
| Jul 5, 6:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 65 min | |
| Jul 5, 7:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 65 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.