Dunnellon Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Dunnellon.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Havana, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tallahassee, Havana, Macon Community Park, Lake Iamonia, Lake Jackson, Concord, Scotland, Orchard Pond, Rocky Hill, Gibson, and Forest Meadows Park.

Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 8:51PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 851 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm over Miccosukee Service Plaza, or 33 miles west of Pembroke Pines, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Miccosukee Service Plaza, and Rotenberger Wildlife Refuge.

Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 6:17PM CDT until July 15 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Florida, including the following county, Okaloosa. * WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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... Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Ocean City, Cinco Bayou and Longwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 15 at 1:31PM EDT until July 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Dixie and Inland Dixie. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with spotty amounts to 7 inches are likely across Dixie County late this afternoon and this evening. This rain could come in multiple rounds as a tropical low passes westward across north-central Florida and exits across the Nature Coast. After heavy rain on Monday, this much rain would cause flooding issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 10:14AM EDT until July 17 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river overflows its banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.6 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 09/02/1959. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 10:14AM EDT until July 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia . * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.7 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 03/18/1983. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 15 at 10:14AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.8 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8 feet on 08/30/1981. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood