Hurricane Milton Update No. 24
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2024) - Following Hurricane Milton, major flooding is continuing to increase in several areas throughout Hillsborough County, creating dangerous conditions for residents in those areas.
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for the areas listed below throughout Hillsborough County.
A flood warning has been issued at:
- Hillsborough River Near Zephyrhills at Hillsborough River State Park until further notice
- Hillsborough River at Morris Bridge until further notice
- Alafia River from U.S. 301 to Lithia-Pinecrest Road until further notice
- Little Manatee River at Wimauma at U.S. 301 until further notice
Extreme precautions should be taken, especially at the locations noted along the Alafia River. The river is still expected to rise even further today.
Streets in the effected area are expected to include:
Carr Road, Bell Shoals Road, Estelle Avenue, Park Drive, Parkway Circle, Casa Loma Drive, Del Rio Drive, McMullen Loop, Sylvan Green Lane, Corlett Road, Winn Road, Alafia Boulevard, Stonewood Drive, Maywood Drive, Valrie Lane, Alafia Ridge Road, Alafia Ridge Loop, Revels Road, Raiden Lane, Apache Trail, John Moore Road, Lithia Pinecrest Road, Hill Drive, Spring Road, Pine Street, Rose Street, River Drive, Coconut Cove Place, Crescent Spring Drive, Waterfront Way, Squirrel Run Way, Fishhawk Boulevard, Currys Landing Trail, Rambling River Road, Lady Slipper Lane, Night Owl Drive, Tree Creeper Place, Nightjar Trail, Kinglet Trail, Bananaquit Trail, Pondberry Place, Donnelly Road, Jean Road, and Kaplan Court.
Personal safety is paramount, and staying informed helps you stay safe. Residents along the Alafia should seek safety in higher ground.
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.