• River Flood Warning for Arcadia - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
    Expires: September 19, 2024 @ 2:00am
    LOCATION
    WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Access roads to river acres become flooded.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Monday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    PRECAUTIONS
    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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 11pmlate tonight by 115 AM EDT.

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SUICIDAL MAN ARRESTED ON PALM ISLAND

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