What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. .Flooding continues along the Peace River and Horse Creek near Arcadia due to recent heavy rain. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...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 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 02/21/1998. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EST.
