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River Flood Warning 29, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Sep 15, 2021, 10:20 PM EDT for DeSoto County, Florida. It took effect at Sep 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 37 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 15, 2021, 10:20 PM EDT (02:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 18, 2021, 9:03 AM EDT
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tampa Bay, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County DeSoto County, FL
The radar
The Tampa radar (KTBW), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72 (ARHF1). The gauge peaked at 11.69 ft at Sep 16, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14.5 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02297310, 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.
154
WGUS42 KTBW 160220
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1020 PM EDT Wed Sep 15 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
For the Little Manatee...including Wimauma at US 301...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 130 PM EDT.
&&
FLC027-161730-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0029.210917T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210917T0000Z.210917T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Wed Sep 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 12.2 feet Friday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 11/24/1997.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.1 Wed 9 pm 12.0 12.2 12.2 12.0 11.6
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC057-161730-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0030.210917T0600Z-210918T0600Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.210917T0600Z.210917T1200Z.210918T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM EDT Wed Sep 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* From late Thursday night to late Friday night.
* At 10:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 10.7 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall to 10.4 feet and begin rising again early tomorrow
afternoon. It will rise above flood stage early Friday morning and
continue to rise to 11.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2
feet on 08/20/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 10.5 Wed 10 pm 10.7 11.0 9.1 7.1 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
TBW6 follow-up statements
959
WGUS82 KTBW 161457
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1057 AM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
&&
FLC027-170600-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0029.210917T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210917T1200Z.210918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1057 AM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* From Friday morning until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.2 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 11/24/1997.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.6 Thu 10 am 12.0 12.2 12.0 11.5 10.9
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
TBW616
WGUS82 KTBW 170320
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1120 PM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County.
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
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.
For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
&&
FLC081-170600-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210917T0600Z/
/MKHF1.1.ER.210915T0603Z.210915T1415Z.210917T0000Z.NO/
1120 PM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday, September 15 the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 10.8 feet and then begin rising
early this morning. It will then rise above flood stage this
evening to 11.1 feet this morning. It will fall below flood stage
this morning to 10.9 feet and then begin rising this afternoon. It
will then rise again to 11.0 feet this evening. It will fall again
but remain above flood stage.
* 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 11.1
feet on 06/27/1996.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Manatee River
Myakka Head at SR 11.0 11.0 Wed 9 pm 9.3 9.7 8.8 7.5 6.7
&&
LAT...LON 2746 8217 2743 8224 2745 8233 2752 8233
2751 8224 2753 8224
$$
FLC115-171830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 PM EDT Thu Sep 16 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 Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 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 Thursday was 7.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 7.3 feet.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5
feet on 09/15/1943.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 7.3 Thu 10 am 7.4 7.4 7.5 7.5 7.5
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
FLC057-171830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0030.210917T0600Z-210918T0600Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.210917T0600Z.210917T1200Z.210918T0000Z.NO/
1120 PM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10:00 PM EDT Wednesday, September 15 the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 10.7 feet this morning. It will
then fall to 10.4 feet and begin rising again this afternoon. It
will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to 11.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2
feet on 08/20/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 10.5 Wed 10 pm 10.0 9.6 8.8 7.4 6.6
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC027-171830-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0029.210917T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210917T1200Z.210918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 PM EDT Thu Sep 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* From Friday morning until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.2 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 11/24/1997.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.6 Thu 10 am 11.7 12.0 12.1 11.6 11.1
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
TBW487
WGUS82 KTBW 171426
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1026 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1130 AM EDT.
&&
FLC057-171530-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210917T1426Z/
/WIMF1.1.ER.210917T0600Z.210917T1200Z.210918T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US
301 has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet
just after midnight tonight.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Little Manatee River
Wimauma at US 301 11.0 9.7 Fri 10 am 9.6 9.2 8.4 7.2 6.1
&&
LAT...LON 2763 8231 2764 8243 2770 8243 2770 8231
$$
FLC027-180530-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210919T0000Z.210920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 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 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 12.7 feet early Monday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.7
feet on 08/08/2002.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.4 Fri 9 am 11.5 12.4 12.7 12.5 12.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC115-180530-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210919T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 7.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 7.4 feet.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.6
feet on 09/01/1939.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 7.4 Fri 10 am 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.6
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBW361
WGUS82 KTBW 172137
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
537 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
.Recent heavy rainfall has caused additional water level increases
on the Myakka River and Horse Creek.
For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Saturday morning at 845 AM EDT.
&&
FLC027-181245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210918T1200Z.210919T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
537 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.4 feet early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4
feet on 07/31/1965.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.4 Fri 4 pm 12.2 12.4 12.1 11.7 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC115-181245-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210919T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
537 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 5:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:00 PM EDT Friday was 7.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 7.5 feet.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.6
feet on 09/01/1939.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 7.5 Fri 5 pm 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBW985
WGUS82 KTBW 180050
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
850 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
.After recent heavy rains in area river basins, Cypress Creek,
Myakka River, and Horse Creek are in or expected to reach flood
stage over the next 24 hours.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding
is forecast.
For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Saturday afternoon at 1200 PM EDT.
&&
FLC101-181600-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0031.210918T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.210918T1200Z.210921T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens.
* From Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to 8.5 feet Monday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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 8.5
feet on 08/05/1978.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Cypress Creek
SR 54 Worthington 8.0 7.8 Fri 8 pm 8.1 8.3 8.5 8.4 8.3
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC027-181600-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210918T1800Z.210919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 12.2 feet
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2
feet on 11/24/1997.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.5 Fri 8 pm 12.1 12.2 12.0 11.6 11.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC115-181600-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM EDT Fri Sep 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 7.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 7.5 feet.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at
Myakka State Park flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5
feet on 09/15/1943.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 7.5 Fri 8 pm 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.4
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBW186
WGUS82 KTBW 181303
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
903 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
FLC027-181415-
/O.CAN.KTBW.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210918T1303Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.210918T1800Z.210919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM EDT Sat Sep 18 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet
early Monday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 11.4 Sat 8 am 11.7 11.8 11.7 11.3 10.7
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
TBWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 10:20 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hillsborough | 52 hr |
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Sources
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