Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 12:18AM EDT until August 20 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Hernando County in west central Florida...
Western Pasco County in west central Florida...
Northern Pinellas County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spring Hill, New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, Jasmine Estates,
New Port Richey East, Beacon Square, East Lake, Bayonet Point,
Elfers, Trinity and Shady Hills.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Hernando, FL; Pasco, FL; Pinellas, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov