Olustee, FL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 6:39PM EDT until September 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida, especially Little Torch Key and Big Pine Key... * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key, Middle Torch Key and No Name Key. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:18AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Levy and Citrus Counties. .The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon has been steadily rising since July, and on September 15 reached flood stage. The cause of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is due to excessive hydrilla growth (from the river bottom to the water surface) along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing water levels to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to 28.2 feet this afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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