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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
825 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

  Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

  Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.

  Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida has
resulted in several rivers across the region remaining in flood stage
over the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Thursday morning at 700 AM EST.

&&

FLC027-051600-
/O.CON.KTBW.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ARCF1.3.ER.261102T2237Z.261106T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded.
  The Woman`s Club and American Legion are impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:30 PM EST Wednesday was 15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
    feet on 02/21/1998.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2735 8179 2714 8189 2704 8197 2704 8202
      2735 8186


$$

TBW

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
825 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

  Peace River At Zolfo Springs at SR 17 affecting Hardee County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County.

  Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County.

  Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.

.Recent heavy rain across portions of west central Florida has
resulted in several rivers across the region remaining in flood stage
over the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Thursday morning at 700 AM EST.

&&

FLC027-051600-
/O.EXT.KTBW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-261107T1800Z/
/ARHF1.1.ER.261102T2230Z.261103T2345Z.261107T1200Z.NO/
825 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Buildings in Hidden Oak flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:30 PM EST Wednesday was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.7 feet Saturday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5
    feet on 09/17/1979.
  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2726 8194 2708 8198 2708 8202 2726 8201


$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
109 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-050700-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261105T0700Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
109 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River,
  Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Breaking surf of 3 to 4 feet
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Coastal Flood Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
658 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

FLZ168-060000-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261105T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0008.000000T0000Z-261106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
658 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding is possible around
  periods of high tide.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
658 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

FLZ172-173-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0008.000000T0000Z-261106T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
658 PM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding is possible around
  periods of high tide.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Key West FL
1047 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

FLZ076-077-051000-
/O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-261105T1000Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-
1047 AM EST Wed Nov 4 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding.

* WHERE...Middle and Upper Keys.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets
  and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some
  seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less
  clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that
  persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost
  certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

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