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Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 1:09AM EST until November 2 at 3:45AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published November 2, 2026 1:14 am • Updated November 2, 2026 1:14 am • Florida

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida... North Central DeSoto County in south central Florida... * WHEN...Until 345 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor…

* WHAT…Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida… North Central DeSoto County in south central Florida… * WHEN…Until 345 AM EST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 109 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 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… Zolfo Springs, Gardner and Limestone. – https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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