Flood Warning: Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL

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Flood Warning — Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...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 occurring and is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 28.2 feet for the next few days. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood