Occurred Nov 2, 2026, 7:03:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:46:15 AM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:03PM EST until November 5 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Alafia River at Lithia in Hillsborough County, Florida. Minor flooding is forecast from late tonight through Thursday evening; residences downstream of the County Road 640 bridge may begin flooding if the river reaches 15 feet.

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Affected location: Alafia River at Lithia, Florida

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The forecast calls for the river to rise above flood stage and identifies possible flooding of additional residences downstream of the County Road 640 bridge.

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Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:03PM EST until November 5 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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