A second flash flood emergency has been issued to the northeast of the previous emergency which was for Tampa, St. Petersburg, Riverview, and Palmetto. The new flash flood emergency now extends until 4 a.m. and includes areas such as Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Wesley Chapel.
The National Weather Service has reported that between 8 and 12 inches of rain have already fallen in the affected areas. This has led to ongoing flash flooding and there is a high likelihood of additional flooding to occur shortly.
