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Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 6:50AM EST until November 2 at 8:45AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published November 2, 2026 6:53 am • Updated November 2, 2026 6:53 am • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Hardee County in central Florida... Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida... * WHEN...Until 845 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... -…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Southeastern Hardee County in central Florida… Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida… * WHEN…Until 845 AM EST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 650 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 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… Crewsville. – 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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