Flood Advisory for Polk County, Florida

Ended at 8:30 AM EST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin at 6:34 AM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

The Weather Service's text

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

WHERE...Southeastern Polk County in central Florida...

WHEN...Until 830 AM EST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 634 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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Polk County. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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