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Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:37AM EST until November 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. .Water levels will remain elevated through the weekend along the Withlacoochee River. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River at Croom. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Farms and pastureland flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 8.9 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 08/25/1948. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Pasco, FL; Sumter, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:37AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. .Water levels will remain elevated through the weekend along the Withlacoochee River. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at SR 200 Holder. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM EST Friday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 10.6 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 03/21/1998. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Citrus, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:37AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. .Water levels will remain elevated through the weekend along the Withlacoochee River. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 301 Trilby. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, River road east of the river is flooded. One campsite at the park is flooded. Peterson Park is flooded and closed. One home on Cercelia road is isolated. The Florida Campland is flooded. Wood River Court homes are isolated. And the Withlacoochee River canoe rental is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.6 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 12/26/2002. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Hernando, FL; Pasco, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:37AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. .Water levels will remain elevated through the weekend along the Withlacoochee River. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 29.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM EST Friday was 29.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 29.6 feet. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.6 feet on 09/12/1964. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Citrus, FL; Levy, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:25AM EST until November 10 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County. .The Saint Johns River Above Lake Harney near Geneva is forecast to continue a gradual decline through Minor Flood Stage through Saturday and is forecast to fall below Minor Flood Stage into Action Stage Saturday night into Sunday morning. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River near Lake Harney will continue to experience flood impacts through at least Saturday. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water moves into yards on Prevatt Road off State Road 46 near Lake Harney. Flooding of boat ramps and roads occurs in Mullet Lake Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday night or early Sunday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet by Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Seminole, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:22AM EST until November 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .The Saint Johns River at Sanford is forecast to continue a slow decline through Minor Flood Stage through early next week and is forecast to approach Action Stage by next Tuesday afternoon. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River at Sanford should continue to expect minor flood impacts through the weekend and into early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Water surrounds homes and covers some driveways in the Stone Island area near Enterprise in Volusia County. Water enters yards and floods docks in the River Oaks Estates subdivision. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 5.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon at a level of 5.4 feet and then remain nearly steady through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Seminole, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:16AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The Saint Johns River at Deland remains in Minor Flood Stage and a very slow decline is forecast over the next week. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River at Deland should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1115 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 4.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 4.2 feet through Sunday and drop to 4.1 feet on Monday. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:13AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The Saint Johns River at Astor remains in Moderate Flood Stage and a slow decline is forecast this weekend into early next week. Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Friday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.1 feet through Saturday and drop to 3.0 feet on Sunday and then remain nearly steady at that level. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 7:53AM EST until November 8 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Pinellas; Coastal Hillsborough; Coastal Manatee; Coastal Sarasota; Coastal Charlotte; Coastal Lee

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 5:28AM EST until November 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued November 8 at 3:25AM CST until November 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:25AM CST until November 12 at 5:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Coastal Franklin

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
South Walton; Coastal Gulf

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Coastal Bay

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Area
Coastal Franklin
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