Flood Advisory — Hardee County, Florida
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 7:23PM EDT until August 26 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Hardee County in central Florida... * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 4 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... Wauchula. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM ET · Expires August 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Expires
August 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
10 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Hardee County, Florida?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (10 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
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