Excessive Rainfall Anticipated - Amounts totaling 8" to 12" Over the Next 7 Days & Potential Flooding

A stalled weather front has moved into our area and is bringing the potential for excessive rainfall across Longboat Key over the next 7 days. Forecasts indicate our area could receive rainfall amounts anywhere from 8” to 12” over that period of time. With already saturated ground from the flooding impacts associated with Hurricane Debby there is a concern for additional flooding from this system.

Town staff will continue to monitor the rainfall event, and actively coordinate with Sarasota County Emergency Management. We ask that you stay tuned to local media for day to day coverage of weather forecasts to stay aware of periods of heavy rainfall or severe weather.

High tides will also impact the water levels we experience so stay apprised of the tides over the next 7 days.

High tides on Friday are at 3:34 am and 4:22 pm; Saturday’s high tides will be at 4:04 am and 5:40 pm

Flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas can be expected due to the rainfall associated with this storm. Exercise extreme caution when approaching a flooded roadway, and turn around to avoid driving through standing water.

Sand bags can be picked up at the Public Works Office, 600 General Harris Street, Friday until 4pm. The Town has sand available over the weekend at the Broadway Beach Access. This self-filling sandbag station is to serve Longboat Key residents, property owners, and our commercial interests only to help address potential flooding issues. Please bring proof of residency; driver’s license, utility bill, etc. in order to obtain bags at Public Works. Please note, there is a limit of 10 bags per household. Residents may bring their own bags if more are needed.

If conditions change, updates will be posted to the Town’s website www.longboatkey.org, and social media platforms.