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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:06PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published November 2, 2026 2:08 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 2:08 pm • Florida

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches over the past 24 hours…

…Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida… Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. .Heavy rain of 5 to 10 inches over the past 24 hours will cause the Peace River at Arcadia to rise above major flood stage. * WHAT…Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN…From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS…At 16.0 feet, Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. – Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to…

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM EST.

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