What was issued
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Peace River Estates floods affecting
several dozen homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM EST Wednesday was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9
feet on 07/29/1943.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What you should do
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 1230 AM EST.
Affected area