Marion County, Florida, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 3:47PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated. With heavy rainfall occurring near Dunnellon, the river has continued to rise and is forecast to remain in minor flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 28.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.6 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7 feet on 08/09/2003. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 11:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Citrus and Marion Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated. Water levels are expected to remain steady or gradually rise as rainfall occurs in the basin over the next few days. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.3 feet. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 6:34AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL”

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties. .Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla has been acting like a dam and holding water back, keeping levels elevated. Water levels are expected to remain steady or gradually rise as rainfall occurs in the basin over the next few days.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 28.2 feet. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM EDT.