Flood warning extended for Manatee River near Myakka Head

MYAKKA HEAD, Fla. (WWSB) — The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Manatee River near Myakka Head at SR 64 in Manatee County.Flood warning detailsDue to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on the Manatee River are forecast to remain at flood stage and begin to fall Saturday.Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. The flood warning is in effect until Saturday morning.Manasota Key Road closed after floodingAt 8:15 p.m. Friday, the river stage was 11.6 feet. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 p.m. Friday was 11.7 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet, and bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday night and continue falling to 7.8 feet Monday evening.This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on Aug. 24, 1985.ImpactsAt 11.0 feet, the private road and bridge 1 mile downstream flood. Agricultural areas in the rural Kibler area begin to flood.What residents should doAvoid driving o