# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
A portion of west central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando and Inland Levy.
WHEN
From noon EDT today through Monday evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Deep tropical moisture and southwest flow over the region combined with a frontal boundary will create the potential for periods of widespread showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain through Monday.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy
Including the cities of Bayport, Chiefland, Yankeetown, Homosassa, Hernando Beach, Inverness, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Crystal River, Cedar Key, Williston, and Bronson
