Weather Alert Details

Sarasota County

River Flood Warning is in effect Issued August, 15 2024 at 9:32 AM - US/Eastern expires August, 16 2024 at 12:45 AM - US/Eastern ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Most of Myakka State Park is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Thursday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.4 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on 09/11/1957. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Myakka River Myakka River Stat 7.0 8.3 Thu 9 am 7.9 7.6 7.4 7.2 7.0 &&