United States / Southeast / Florida
Pasco County, Florida, Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 14, 12:30 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 15, 12:31 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 16, 12:54 AM EDT2 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Government.
The Morning Brief
County conditions remain largely quiet this morning as of 6 a.m., with no significant traffic disruptions, health incidents, environmental issues, or utility outages reported. Local news outlets also report no current active items, and weather hazard tracking remains clear of major developments. Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:09AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL” Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:01PM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 14, 6:10 AM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:01PM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM 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. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain elevated and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days. Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the river is forecast to remain at flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...From late Monday night to late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 05/29/1976. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:09AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain elevated. With additional heavy rainfall forecast, water levels are expected to continue rising, and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days. Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the river is forecast to remain in flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...From late Monday night to late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 05/29/1976. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EDT.
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- Trinity United Methodist Church in West Palm Beach offers free hot breakfast for students and families · WPTV-TV · Oct 13, 1:01 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Gardens Harvest & Holiday Bazaar · Palm Beach Gardens city · Oct 13, 6:54 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Holiday Parade · Wellington village · Oct 13, 11:45 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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