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.
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.
Withlacoochee River flooding closes part of US-301 in Hernando County
Hernando County officials warned drivers Tuesday that a portion of US-301 would be closed due to flooding from the Withlacoochee River.
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.
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
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 levels continue rising in Hernando County, prompting evacuations
Days after Hurricane Milton hit the Bay Area, flooding remains a concern in several areas where river levels keep rising. That includes Hernando County along the Withlacoochee River, where those in low-lying areas are being told to evacuate.
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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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'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 water levels still rising
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Water levels in the Withlacoochee River continue to rise in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
US 301 in Hernando County closes due to flooding from the Withlacoochee River
The water levels of the Withlacoochee are still rising, but it's expected to crest early Wednesday into Thursday.