Flood Warning — Manatee County, Florida
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 10:36AM EDT until September 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rainfall expected this week will bring some local rivers into Flood Stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural, rural Kibler area begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 11.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Effective September 9, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET · Expires September 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Expires
September 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
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What does a Flood Warning mean for Manatee County, Florida?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
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