Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thu.
Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thursday
The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.
Withlacoochee River crests well above flood stage at near-historic level
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — At 19.6 feet, the water at Withlacoochee River at U.S. 301 Trilby continues to rise to near-record levels not seen in decades, the National Water Prediction Service said in its report Thursday.
Flooding could continue for weeks along the Withlacoochee River
Flooding is particularly bad on the Withlacoochee, which flows north through Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Mark Fulkerson is an engineer with the Southwest Florida Water Management District. He says some areas downriver are bracing for high water that might not come for a few weeks.
'It's unprecedented': Withlacoochee River expected to crest Thursday
Flooding from Hurricane Milton is ongoing, and on Oct. 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to soon reach its peak level.
Withlacoochee River levels continue to rise, residents being evacuated
The water levels from the Withlacoochee River continue to rise in Hernando County, which is putting residents and their homes in jeopardy. Rescue crews have been working around the clock to evacuate people.
Withlacoochee River cresting a week after Milton
FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan has a look at the Withlacoochee River as it crests Thursday, impacting thousands of properties and prompting evacuations in several communities.
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Withlacoochee River Flooding Leads to US-301 Closure in Hernando County, Detour and Shelter Offered for Residents
US-301 in Hernando County is closed due to Withlacoochee River flooding, with detours set up and local evacuations advised.
Along the Withlacoochee River, families evacuate from rising flood levels not seen in decades
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'It's only gonna get worse': People leave flooded homes as Withlacoochee River continues to rise
For Chabra and his pregnant wife, it only took a few hours on Monday for water to flood half their home. The entire home will likely flood by Tuesday afternoon as the Withlacoochee River continues to ...
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Sumter County issues voluntary evacuation order as Withlacoochee River nears historic flood levels
Officials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.
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Sumter County may extend state of emergency post-Hurricane Milton
Because of the low-lying areas and flooding along the Withlacoochee River and its offshoots, the Sumter County Board of ...
Hernando County builds roadway allowing residents to access flooded properties
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — Residents of River Heights Estates can evacuate the Ridge Manor subdivision using a new emergency road, ...