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

In effect until 3:45 PM EST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 1:44 PM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Places in the warning: Sebring, Avon Park, Arcadia, Wauchula, Lake Placid, Sylvan Shores, Sebring Regional Airport, Lake Istokpoga, Venus, Southeast Arcadia, Sweetwater, Zolfo Springs, Lake Josephine, Crewsville, Placid Lakes, Sebring Shores, Archbold, Avon Park Executive Airport, Lorida and Gardner.

The Weather Service's text

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Hardee County in central Florida... DeSoto County in south central Florida... Highlands County in south central Florida...

Until 345 PM EST.

At 144 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

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.