Sarasota Storm Watch
Sarasota's barrier islands take
the Gulf's surge head-on.
Sarasota's barrier islands sit right on the open Gulf, so a hurricane's surge hits Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key before it ever reaches the mainland. Track watches, warnings and rainfall for Sarasota, Bradenton and the barrier-island coast. Hurricane Milton came ashore directly at Siesta Key on October 9, 2024, the first storm to make landfall in Sarasota County since 1944. We're available 24/7 the moment water gets in.
Active Alerts for Sarasota
SevereFlood Warning
Sarasota, FL
Oct 14, 9:17 PM → Oct 17, 8:00 PM ET
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:17PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, National Weather Service
Sarasota 7-Day Forecast
73°
Feels like 79°
Clear
Conditions
87%
Humidity
69°
Dew point
4 mph
Wind · gusts 12
Today
Rain
87° 73°
18%
Fri
Overcast
86° 73°
42%
Sat
Rain showers
83° 71°
55%
Sun
Overcast
82° 68°
13%
Mon
Clear
85° 70°
14%
Tue
Clear
85° 70°
13%
Wed
Drizzle
81° 68°
14%
Is Your Sarasota Home at Risk?
A live read on the two things that put water and mold into Florida homes: how mold-friendly the air is, and how saturated the ground around your foundation has become.
Mold Risk Index
Humid air, but no recent water to feed it. Keep the AC running and damp rooms ventilated.
69°
Dew point
87%
Humidity
73°
Air temp
Ground Saturation
Wetter than 61% of October soil readings on record.
Soil moisture is around the seasonal norm, typical pressure around the foundation footprint.
0.1"
Last 3 days
1.0"
Last 7 days
0.20
Soil m³/m³
No storm-driven mold or water threat in Sarasota right now, the cheapest time to get ahead of it.
- Dry, settled weather is the cheapest, easiest window to waterproof a foundation before the next system.
- Walk the perimeter: grade soil away from the house, and check that gutters carry water clear of the foundation.
- A free inspection now beats an emergency call when the next storm finds the same crack.
Sarasota Live Radar
Common Questions
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How we calculate this: data & sources
Mold Risk Index
A conditions estimate grounded in the VTT (Viitanen) mould-growth model from building science: mold needs sustained humid, warm conditions and a moisture source, so the index only climbs into High/Severe when both line up, not on an ordinary muggy day. See also the WUFI Mould Index implementation.
Ground Saturation
Today's soil moisture expressed as a percentile against this location's own history for the month, the same anomaly method behind NOAA's CPC Soil Moisture and NLDAS drought products. “Wetter than usual” is the honest signal for water pressure against a foundation.
Storm conditions in Sarasota. When water gets in, we're already on it.
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Bullfrog Storm Watch aggregates public data from the U.S. National Weather Service and forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). It is provided as a convenience and is not an official warning source. For life-safety decisions, always follow the National Weather Service (weather.gov) and your local emergency management agency.