Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 6:46PM EDT until September 9 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Citrus County in west central Florida...
Northwestern Hernando County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen
in the last 3 hours. Additional rainfall previously fell earlier
this afternoon.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills,
Homosassa, Crystal River Airport, Black Diamond, Inverness
Highlands North, Inverness Highlands South, Inverness Airport,
Hernando, Sugarmill Woods, Leisure Acres, Green Acres, Lecanto,
Crystal Oaks, Chassahowitzka, Citrus Hills, Brent Wood and
Heatherwood.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Citrus, FL; Hernando, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov