Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 7:24PM EDT until September 19 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern DeSoto County in south central Florida...
Southwestern Charlotte County in southwestern Florida...
Sarasota County in west central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 2 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...
North Port, Port Charlotte, Murdock, Lake Suzy, El Jobean, Warm
Mineral Springs, Gulf Cove and Fort Ogden.
- 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:
Charlotte, FL; DeSoto, FL; Sarasota, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov