Hurricane Milton Update No. 8
Hillsborough County, FL. (Oct. 8, 2024) - Due to anticipated extreme weather in our area caused by Hurricane Milton, the National Weather Service has issued flood watches and flood warnings throughout Hillsborough County. All of Hillsborough County is currently under a hurricane warning, and coastal Hillsborough County is under a storm surge warning.
A flood watch has been issued for:
- All of Hillsborough County
A flood warning has been issued at:
- Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills at the state park from Thursday morning until further notice
- Alafia River near U.S. 301 from late Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon
- Alafia River at Lithia from late Wednesday night until further notice
- Little Manatee River at Wimauma at U.S. 301 from Wednesday until further notice
- Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge beginning Thursday evening, Oct. 10 until further notice
A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. A flood warning is issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening.
Flooding can occur anytime and anywhere when heavy or steady rain occurs, or when related to storm surge. And water that is only inches deep can be next to water that is several feet deep. While residents are typically affected by inland flooding near lakes and in areas with low-lying elevations, flooding along rivers and coastal tidal surge are not uncommon. When rivers rise, water tends to spread out far from riverbanks.
If you live in a flood-prone area, prepare for flooding. Know how to shut off the electricity and gas to your house prior to a flood. Make a list of emergency numbers, identify a safe place to go in case of a flood, and put insurance policies, valuable papers, and medicine in a safe place.
Visit Flood Safety and Information to learn more about how to protect your property and loved ones.
Get Connected. Stay Alert.
Make sure to have a plan. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts. To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/HCFLAlert. For the latest emergency-related information visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline.