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Flash Flood Warning for DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands Counties, Florida

Ended at 11:00 AM EST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 8:01 AM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Places in the warning: Sebring, Avon Park, Arcadia, Wauchula, Southeast Arcadia, Sebring Regional Airport, Sweetwater, Zolfo Springs, Crewsville, Gardner, Brownville, Sebring Shores, Avon Park Executive Airport, Lake Josephine and Limestone.

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The Weather Service's text

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has extended the Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Hardee County in central Florida... Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida...

Until 1100 AM EST.

At 928 AM EST, Emergency Management in DeSoto County reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Water has been reported entering structures. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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