Potential Flooding of the Withlacoochee River at US 301 Trilby and Croom
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County is currently under a Flood Watch and Hurricane Warning. Emergency Management is monitoring the Withlacoochee River at US 301 Trilby and Croom ahead of Hurricane Milton. Trilby gauge is currently observed at 9.2 feet and is anticipated to reach up to 16 feet in the Moderate Stage after the storm event. The Croom gauge is currently observed at 7.3 feet and is anticipated to reach up to 10.9 feet for Moderate Stage after the storm event.
Sandbag locations are open 9am-6pm daily, until weather deteriorates:
- Linda Pedersen Park 6300 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
- Anderson Snow Park 1360 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
- Ridge Manor Community Center 34240 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL 33523
- Spring Lake Methodist Church 4191 Spring Lake Hwy., Brooksville, FL 34601
Shelters (opened 8 am on 10/8/24):
- Challenger K-8 13400 Elgin Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
- Special Needs Clients, General Population, Pet Friendly
- West Hernando Middle School 14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville, FL 34614
- General Population, Pet Friendly
- Enrichment Center 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601
- General Population, Pet Friendly
Residents are encouraged to monitor the river levels for this weekend by visiting www.Weather.gov/serfc/ to track flooding at the Trilby and Croom gauges.
Residents should be aware of the possibility that water wells and septic systems could become contaminated. Water testing should occur once water recedes. Infrastructure damages and power outages should also be expected.
Hernando County Government’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor and inform our community about storm impacts. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information.
- For the latest local conditions and a complete list of news alerts go to www.HernandoCounty.us/EM
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