NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLFL.W 0010October 7, 2026
Flood Warning: Pasco, FL
The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a flood warning for Pasco in Florida, in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on October 8. It was the 10th river flood warning the NWS office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued in 2026. Florida had 6 flood warnings in October 2026, against 12 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Florida's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for n/a
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
- Area
- Pasco
- State
- Florida
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:54 p.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
- In force from
- 11:00 p.m. EDT, October 9, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. EDT, October 8, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KTBW FL.W 0010
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Florida since 2008Every warning type in Florida
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
The notice as issued
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. .Heavy rain over the past couple of days will cause Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens to rise above flood stage. Any additional heavy rain tonight through Saturday could cause the river to rise higher than currently forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday evening and continue rising to 8.4 feet Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 04/08/1973. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to 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 Thursday afternoon at noon EDT.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.