• River Flood Warning for Arcadia - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY EVENING...
    Effective: September 08, 2024 @ 10:00pm
    Expires: September 12, 2024 @ 8:00pm
    LOCATION
    WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From Sunday evening to Thursday evening.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The Girl Scout camp floods.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    PRECAUTIONS
    Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM EDT.

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