Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 8:00PM EDT until September 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Hardee County in central Florida...
Northwestern DeSoto County in south central Florida...
Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 800 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 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...
Sebring, Avon Park, Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, Sweetwater, Zolfo
Springs, Gardner, Brownville, Crewsville, Limestone, Nocatee,
Avon Park Executive Airport and Sebring Shores.
- 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:
DeSoto, FL; Hardee, FL; Highlands, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov