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Flash Flood Warning issued November 2 at 10:45AM EST until November 2 at 1:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published November 2, 2026 10:49 am • Updated November 2, 2026 10:49 am • Florida

FFWTBW The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Hardee County in central Florida... Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Southwestern Highlands County in south central Florida... * Until 145 PM…

FFWTBW The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Hardee County in central Florida… Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida… Southwestern Highlands County in south central Florida… * Until 145 PM EST. * At 1045 AM EST, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 7 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE…Multiple emergency management agencies have reported flooded roads, and water in or approaching homes and structures. IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,…

Official safety instructions

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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