Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 9:27PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.
.Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River
at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2
feet on 12/28/2002.
- 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Sarasota, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov