• River Flood Warning for Arcadia - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...
    Expires: September 19, 2024 @ 8:00am
    LOCATION
    WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Access roads to river acres become flooded.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.5 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    PRECAUTIONS
    Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Wednesday morning by 1145 AM EDT.

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