Residents who live near rivers in Pasco and Hernando County are being told to evacuate as flood waters continue to rise.
Pasco County and Hernando County posted the following alerts to residents:
Pasco County is experiencing historical flooding in low-lying areas and in several neighborhoods around the county near our rivers and lakes. Water is quickly rising in these areas, and we encourage you to LEAVE and get to higher ground NOW.
— Pasco County PIO (@PascoCountyPIO) October 11, 2024
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If you reside near the Withlacoochee River, please LEAVE NOW because water is rising quickly. Navigate around closed roads. Do NOT drive through floodwaters. If you are in danger, call 911. If you are in need of a shelter, the Enrichment Center is open and available. pic.twitter.com/Br2ljT5Onw
— Hernando County Fire (@HernandoCoFire) October 11, 2024
According to ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee, the Anclote, Hillsborough, and Alafia Rivers, as well as Cypress Creek, will be in a major flood stage today and into the weekend.
The Withlacoochee River in Hernando County is also at moderate flood risk levels this weekend.
To prepare, some counties are offering sandbags to help protect your property from potential flooding.
Pasco County
- Open 24 hours
- Magnolia Valley Golf Course: 7223 Massachusetts Avenu, New Port Richey
- Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn): 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio
- Open sunrise to sunset
- W.H. Jack Mitchell Park, Jr.: 4825 Little Road, New Port Richey
- Pasco Fire Rescue Station #29: 6907 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills
Hernando County
- Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ridge Manor Community Center: 34240 Cortez Blvd. Ridge Manor
- Spring Lake Methodist Church: 4191 Spring Lake Hwy. Brooksville
Check the latest levels and forecasts throughout the day here.
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