Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 6:05PM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Manatee County in west central Florida...
Sarasota County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 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...
Sarasota, Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, West Samoset, Parrish,
Lakewood Ranch, Memphis, South Bradenton, The Meadows, Sarasota
Bradenton Airport, North Sarasota, Kensington Park, West
Bradenton, Samoset, Oneco, Lake Manatee State Park, Desoto Lakes,
Bayshore Gardens and Cortez.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Manatee, FL; Sarasota, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov