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Flood Watch Remains In Effect For DeSoto County

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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…
Expires: August 05, 2024 @ 8:00pm
PRECAUTIONARY
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
LOCATIONS
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE Portions of southwest and west central Florida, including the following areas, in southwest Florida, Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee. In west central Florida, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter.
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WHEN Through Monday evening.
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IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

Expires: August 12, 2024 @ 4:53am
LOCATION
WHAT… Moderate flooding is forecast.
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WHERE…Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.
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WHEN…Until further notice.
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IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Acres flood.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. Forecast… The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to 14.5 feet early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. – Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Flood History… This crest compares to a previous crest of
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