First published 10/9/2026, 1:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 1:22:15 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:48AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The Anclote River at Elfers in Pasco County, Florida, is forecast to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and crest at 20.1 feet this evening. The warning says it should fall below flood stage late tonight.

Why it matters

The warning advises caution near riverbanks and flooded roads during the forecast rise.

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: 2/10How 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 9 at 8:48AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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