'Life-threatening' flash flood warnings in place for several west-central Florida counties
A flash flood emergency is in effect for Tampa, St. Petersburg, Riverview and Palmetto. Ten to 14 inches of rain have already fallen with rain still pouring down, creating a particularly dangerous situation.
There is a much wider flash flood warning until 11:30 p.m. ET, according to the National Weather Service.
Central Hillsborough County, northern Manatee County and southeastern Pinellas County are under flash flood warnings until 2:30 a.m. ET.
Between 10 and 14 inches of rain have fallen in the region and flash flooding is already occurring, according to the National Weather Service.
"Life-threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses," the agency reported.