Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
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672 WGUS82 KTBW 012212 FLSTBW Flood Advisory National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 612 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024 FLC015-027-020015- /O.NEW.KTBW.FA.Y.0003.240501T2212Z-240502T0015Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Charlotte FL-DeSoto FL- 612 PM EDT Wed May 1 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Florida, including the following counties, in south central Florida, DeSoto. In southwest Florida, Charlotte. * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Ogden, Harbour Heights, Lake Suzy and Cleveland. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 2716 8192 2711 8184 2695 8188 2695 8197 2704 8205 $$ TBW