Hernando County officials asked residents living near the Withlacoochee River to evacuate on Friday. “If you reside near the Withlacoochee River, please LEAVE NOW because water is rising quickly,” Hernando County Fire wrote on X.

Hernando County officials warned drivers Tuesday that a portion of US-301 would be closed due to flooding from the Withlacoochee River.

US-301 in Hernando County is closed due to Withlacoochee River flooding, with detours set up and local evacuations advised.

Days after Hurricane Milton hit the Bay Area, flooding remains a concern in several areas where river levels keep rising. That includes Hernando County along the Withlacoochee River, where those in low-lying areas are being told to evacuate.

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In Sumter County, people along the Little Withlacoochee River were being encouraged to evacuate Monday as river levels continue to rise.

River flooding continues to be one of the biggest concerns following Hurricane Milton across Tampa Bay, with some communities preparing for the situation to worsen throughout the week.

Flood threat rises on Withlacoochee River, families evacuate