WeatherTuesday, November 3
DeSantis declares a state of emergency for DeSoto and six other counties after heavy rain
The 5AM North Port team
If you live in DeSoto County or drive through it, the water isn't done yet. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Monday for Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Heavy rain has fallen across parts of the state since Oct. 31, and high water has made for dangerous conditions in North Port too.
The flooding emergency runs through a Peace River crest Thursday
- Oct. 31Widespread heavy rain begins across parts of the state.
- Nov. 2DeSantis declares a state of emergency for seven counties.
- Nov. 4DeSoto County schools are canceled through Wednesday, Nov. 4.
- Nov. 5The Peace River is expected to crest just west of Arcadia Thursday evening.
Rain totals have reached up to a foot near Avon Park and Sebring, and in Highlands, eastern Hardee and DeSoto counties, ABC7 chief meteorologist Bob Harrigan said. Rivers will keep rising, he said, even though rain isn't expected to match the past 48 hours. The Peace River is expected to crest just west of Arcadia on Thursday evening, and Harrigan said 60 homes could be inundated.
- DeSoto County schools: canceled through Wed., Nov. 4
- Tuesday: First Alert Weather Day, inland counties only
- Emergency order: expires in 60 days unless extended
- Officials urge drivers to turn around at flooded roads
60homes that could be inundated, Harrigan said
Harrigan said the river is expected to crest just west of Arcadia on Thursday evening.
Source: ABC7 WWSB