Politics & Government
Evacuation Order Issued in Pasco
The Anclote River is currently at 20.83 feet and is expected to reach its major flood stage Monday afternoon.
Pasco County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for residents in flood-prone areas as storms continue to move across the region.
The evacuation order is based on predictions the Anclote River will exceed its 24-foot major flood stage by Monday afternoon, the county explained in an email to media.
“Areas that were affected by flooding last week are expected to be impacted again today,” the email stated.
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As of Monday morning, the river was at 20.83 feet.
The Anclote River Estates community is expected to be the most heavily impacted with evacuations ordered along Celtic Drive and Elfers Parkway. The evacuation order includes an area bound by:
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- State Road 54
- Ella Lane
- Dellefield Street and Riverbank Drive
- Glenside Drive
The entire Pasco County area is under a flood warning until 11:30 a.m. Monday and a flood watch through 4 p.m.
Graphic courtesy of Pasco County
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