NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLFL.W 0007September 16, 2026
Flood Warning: Citrus, Levy and Marion, FL
The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a flood warning for Citrus, Levy and Marion in Florida, which was in force until 11:45 p.m. local time on September 16. It was the 7th river flood warning the NWS office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued in 2026. Florida had 11 flood warnings in September 2026, against 30 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Florida's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 8.6 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
- Area
- Citrus, Levy and Marion
- State
- Florida
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:10 p.m. EDT, September 16, 2026
- Expires
- 11:45 p.m. EDT, September 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KTBW FL.W 0007
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Florida since 2008Every warning type in Florida
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The notice as issued
...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus, Marion and Levy Counties. .The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon (US 41) 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 excessive hydrilla growth (from 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 occurring and 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 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.3 feet. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
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