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River Flood Warning 37, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this river flood warning at Sep 26, 2021, 9:55 AM EDT for DeSoto County, Florida. It was in force for 70 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2021, 9:55 AM EDT (13:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 29, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 70 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 13:53 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 12.35 ft at Sep 26, 2021, 9:00 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.
874
WGUS42 KTBW 261355
FLWTBW
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
955 AM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a
Flood Warning 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...
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 100 AM EDT.
&&
FLC027-270500-
/O.NEW.KTBW.FL.W.0037.210926T1355Z-210929T1200Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210924T1415Z.210929T0600Z.NO/
955 AM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* From this morning to Wednesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 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 Sunday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5
feet on 04/02/1993.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 12.3 Sun 9 am 12.5 12.4 11.9 11.5 11.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
TBW3 follow-up statements
509
WGUS82 KTBW 270135
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
935 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Monday afternoon at 1245 PM EDT.
&&
FLC027-271645-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210928T1800Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210924T1415Z.210928T1200Z.NO/
935 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 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 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3
feet on 08/09/1957.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 12.3 Sun 8 pm 12.2 11.7 10.9 10.4 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC101-271645-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.210918T1115Z.210925T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.4 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 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 9.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.5 feet Wednesday
evening.
* 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 9.4
feet on 02/18/1983.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Cypress Creek
SR 54 Worthington 8.0 9.4 Sun 9 pm 9.2 8.9 8.5 8.2 8.0
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC115-271645-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210926T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 8.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 8.1 feet.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1
feet on 08/01/1954.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 8.1 Sun 9 pm 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.5 7.4
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBW720
WGUS82 KTBW 271313
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
913 AM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
.A drier airmass in place will keep low rain chances through the
work week. This will allow for gradual improvements along area
rivers. Nevertheless, flooding still persists on Horse Creek,
Cypress Creek, and Myakka River.
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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.
&&
FLC027-280430-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210929T0000Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210924T1415Z.210928T1800Z.NO/
913 AM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 12.2 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 8:30 AM EDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.0 feet Thursday
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 09/02/1955.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 12.2 Mon 8 am 12.0 11.7 11.0 10.5 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC101-280430-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.210918T1115Z.210925T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 AM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EDT Monday was 9.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.5 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on
State Road 54.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3
feet on 10/09/1975.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Cypress Creek
SR 54 Worthington 8.0 9.4 Mon 8 am 9.1 8.8 8.5 8.2 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC115-280430-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210926T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 AM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.1 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 9:00 AM EDT Monday was 8.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.6 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1
feet on 08/18/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 8.1 Mon 9 am 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.4 7.3
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBW435
WGUS82 KTBW 280301
FLSTBW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1101 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
.After recent heavy rainfall, several rivers have remained in flood
stage. With drier weather this week, water levels should continue to
fall over the next few days.
For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM EDT.
&&
FLC027-280900-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210928T0849Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210924T1415Z.210928T0249Z.NO/
1101 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 PM EDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.2 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0
feet on 09/07/2003.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Horse Creek
Arcadia at SR 7 12.0 12.0 Mon 10 pm 11.5 10.8 10.2 9.6 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201
$$
FLC101-281815-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WRGF1.1.ER.210918T1115Z.210925T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 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 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.2 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 PM EDT Monday was 9.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.3 feet Thursday
evening.
* 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 03/06/1966.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Cypress Creek
SR 54 Worthington 8.0 9.2 Mon 10 pm 9.0 8.7 8.3 8.1 7.8
&&
LAT...LON 2819 8234 2814 8234 2814 8240 2819 8240
$$
FLC115-281815-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MKCF1.1.ER.210914T2145Z.210926T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 PM EDT Mon Sep 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Myakka River At Myakka River State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM EDT Monday was 8.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.5 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, The main road at Myakka State Park floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0
feet on 09/06/1985.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Myakka River
Myakka River Stat 7.0 8.0 Mon 10 pm 7.9 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.2
&&
LAT...LON 2726 8226 2715 8234 2715 8238 2731 8226
$$
TBWNearby
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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.