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.
Rising Withlacoochee River prompts evacuations
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 water levels still rising
Water levels in the Withlacoochee River continue to rise in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. According to the South Florida Water Management District, Hurricane Milton brought double-digit rainfall at the end of the wet season — a time when lakes,
Withlacoochee River rapidly rising, evacuation orders still in effect for some Hernando County residents
River flooding continues to be one of the biggest concerns following Hurricane Milton across Tampa Bay, with some communities preparing for the situation to worsen throughout the week.
Withlacoochee home owners urged to evacuate as dangerous post-Milton flooding continues
BUSHNELL — Sumter County officials are strongly advising residents along the Withlacoochee River to voluntarily evacuate as river levels have exceeded 11 feet and are expected to surpass 13 feet by Friday, Oct. 18, putting the river in major flood stage versus the minor flood stage as originally anticipated in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
'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 rise.
Sumter County encourages residents to evacuate with flood levels rising
In Sumter County, people along the Little Withlacoochee River were being encouraged to evacuate Monday as river levels continue to rise.
County, Sheriff’s Office respond to rising river flooding
The excessive rainfall from Hurricane Milton has resulted in severe flooding for those who live along the banks of the Withlacoochee River, prompting county officials and the Citrus County Sheriff's
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.
Flood threat rises on Withlacoochee River, families evacuate
Hernando County leaders warn those living along the Withlacoochee River to evacuate to higher grounds. The area has already seen historic flooding, and more water is on the way.
Withlacoochee flooding threat leads to evacuations in Hernando County
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'It's unprecedented': Withlacoochee River expected to crest Thursday
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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.
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VIDEO: Florida linemen wade in waist-deep water to restore power after Hurricane Milton
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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, ...
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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 ...