Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:01PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy
Counties.
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
.Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain
elevated and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days.
Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at
Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a
4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and
recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady
before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the
river is forecast to remain at flood stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river
in Citrus and Marion counties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 28.2 feet for the
next few days.
- Flood stage is 28.2 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2
feet on 10/02/1979.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov