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Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 5:15AM EST until November 2 at 8:15AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published November 2, 2026 5:22 am • Updated November 2, 2026 5:22 am • Florida

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida... Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida... * WHEN...Until 815 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage…

* WHAT…Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida… Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida… * WHEN…Until 815 AM EST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 515 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 4 and 6 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… Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, Ona, Sweetwater, Zolfo Springs, Gardner, Brownville, Limestone and Nocatee. – https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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