Flood warning issued for Myakka River at Myakka River State Park

MYAKKA HEAD, Fla. (WWSB) — The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a flood warning for the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park, affecting Sarasota County.Minor flooding is forecast. The flood warning is in effect from Monday evening until further notice.At 9 a.m. Monday, the river stage was 6.9 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet, and flood stage is 7.0 feet.Manasota Key Road closed after floodingThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday evening and continue rising to a crest of 7.1 feet Tuesday evening.This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on Aug. 16, 1997.At 7.0 feet, the park nature trail floods. Water approaches the porch steps of cabins.What residents should doAvoid driving or walking through flooded areasMove vehicles and outdoor items to higher ground if in the affected flood zoneMonitor weather updates for the latest flood informationStay with First Alert Weather for the latest flood warning updates and informationFor more flood s