First published Oct 12, 2026, 1:49:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 1:49:16 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 12 at 9:26AM EDT until October 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

A National Weather Service flood warning covers the Withlacoochee River at US 41 near Dunnellon, Florida, affecting Citrus, Levy, and Marion counties. Minor flooding is forecast, with docks and boat ramps along the river in Citrus and Marion counties identified as affected.

Why it matters

The warning describes forecast flooding and advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSFlood Warning issued October 12 at 9:26AM EDT until October 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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