Inverness Flooding and Weather Alerts
Key Questions
What is the current flood warning status for Citrus County?
A flash flood warning remains active for Citrus County until early Sunday. Residents are advised to avoid flooded areas due to safety risks from heavy rain and flooding.
Which roads are blocked in Inverness due to flooding?
Deputies have closed South Apopka Avenue and East Harvard Street due to flooding. The closures were announced just before 10 p.m.
What weather conditions were reported Saturday night?
Heavy rain and 571 lightning strikes were reported across the area. This contributed to the flash flooding and active weather alerts.
What is the Memorial Day weekend forecast for Central Florida?
Memorial Day is expected to stay mostly dry with some rip current risk at the coast. Tropical moisture is forecast to increase later in the week.
Are there any safety advisories for residents during the flooding?
Residents should avoid flooded roadways and areas to prevent accidents. The warnings emphasize staying clear of any standing water or blocked streets.
Flash flood warning active for Citrus County until early Sunday; roadway blocked on South Apopka Avenue and East Harvard St. Safety advisory for residents to avoid flooded areas. Heavy rain and 571 lightning strikes reported Saturday night. Memorial Day weekend mostly dry but rip current risk; tropical moisture expected later.