Flood Advisory for DeSoto and Hardee Counties, Florida

Ended at 8:15 AM EST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 5:15 AM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Places in the advisory: Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, Ona, Sweetwater, Zolfo Springs, Gardner, Brownville, Limestone and Nocatee. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...Southwestern Hardee County in central Florida... Northern DeSoto County in south central Florida...

WHEN...Until 815 AM EST.

IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 515 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arcadia, Southeast Arcadia, Ona, Sweetwater, Zolfo Springs, Gardner, Brownville, Limestone and Nocatee. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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