Flood Advisory for Hillsborough and Polk Counties, Florida

Ended at 9:15 AM EST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 7:20 AM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Places in the advisory: Lakeland, Plant City, Lakeland Linder Airport, Medulla, Combee Settlement, Winston, Willow Oak, Plant City Airport and Lakeland Highlands.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...West Central Polk County in central Florida... Northeastern Hillsborough County in west central Florida...

WHEN...Until 915 AM EST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 720 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 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... Lakeland, Plant City, Lakeland Linder Airport, Medulla, Combee Settlement, Winston, Willow Oak, Plant City Airport, Lakeland Highlands and Crystal Lake. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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