Roads are being shut down because of "significant" flooding at this time.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The combination of high tide and storm surge from Hurricane Idalia has left some Tampa Bay-area communities swamped.
There have been several reports of flooding, especially along coastal waterways and the downtown Tampa area. Farther north into Citrus and Hernando counties, storm surge has pressed into inland areas.
Here's a breakdown of known flooded areas surrounding the Tampa Bay region.
St. Pete Pier is closed because of high water. This means it's not open to the public.
The Pier in @StPeteFL is closed due to high water. It’s not open to sightseers.
— St. Pete Police (@StPetePD) August 30, 2023
It’s not safe, please stay home. Bayshore Dr. N.E. is flooded. #stPetepd
Hernando County Government leaders received photos showing flood roads in Hernando Beach.
"As a reminder, there is currently no access to residential areas west of US-19," county leaders wrote.
A citizen sent in these photos of flooded roads in Hernando Beach.
🚧 As a reminder, there is currently no access to residential areas west of US-19. 🚧
Visit for up-to-date information about the hurricane.#HernandoPrepares #HurricaneIdalia
— Hernando Co. Govt. (@HernandoCoGov) August 30, 2023
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is planning on shutting down U.S. Highway 41 from Big Bend to Symmes because of flooding.
#teamHCSO is preparing to shut down 41 from Big Bend to Symmes due to flooding. #HurricaneIdalia
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) August 30, 2023
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies urge residents to stay away from U.S. Highway 41 and Madison Avenue after closing due to flooding.
41 and Madison closed due to flooding. Please seek alternate route.
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) August 30, 2023
Bradenton officials warn residents of flooding in the Wares Creek area. Daylight photos posted to social media at 8:17 a.m. show patrol vehicles near flooding at Manatee Avenue W.
Here's a look at the Wares Creek area in Bradenton. The daylight photos provided by one of our patrol officers are at Manatee Ave. W. #StormSurge
— Bradenton Police Department (@BradentonPD) August 30, 2023
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reported flooding at 7:36 a.m. at Mansota Beach and Key roads along with Casey Key.
"Please stay inside," the agency wrote online. "Many areas are not safe."
Flooding at Manasota Beach & Key Roads and also at Casey Key.
Please stay inside. Many areas are not safe. #Idalia
— SarasotaSheriff (@SarasotaSheriff) August 30, 2023
As of 7:29 a.m., McDonald Drive & S Bayshore Boulevard in Clearwater is underwater from Idalia.
"Stay home and stay safe," police wrote.
Bayshore and MacDonald is under water from #Idalia. Stay home and stay safe.
— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) August 30, 2023
At 6:38 a.m., most of the Sarasota Bayfront was closed because of flooding, the Sarasota Police Department explains in a post on X. Officers blocked off U.S. Highway 41 from Fruitville Road to Main Street.
"We are expecting more flooding this afternoon during high tide," the agency explains. "Turn around, don't drown."
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 Majority of the Sarasota Bayfront is closed due to flooding. Our officers are blocking off U.S. 41 from Fruitville Rd to Main St for your safety.
PLEASE stay home. We are expecting more flooding this afternoon during high tide. Turn around, don’t drown.
— Sarasota Police Department (@SarasotaPD) August 30, 2023
The parking lot of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg was completely flooded at 6:27 a.m. Bridges are closed and police ask for residents to stay off the roads.
Here’s a look at the flooding in the parking lot of Derby Lane. Bridges are closed.#stpetepd asks you to Please stay off the roads.
— St. Pete Police (@StPetePD) August 30, 2023
Clearwater Police Department posted photos showing flooding and debris littering roads around 6:20 a.m.
"Our best advice is for everyone to stay home and off the roads for several hours," the agency explains online.
We are seeing issues with flooding and debris in the roads from #Idalia. Our best advice is for everyone to stay home and off the roads for several hours.
— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) August 30, 2023
St. Pete Beach is experiencing "significant" flooding, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter. Around 1:30 a.m., deputies reported seeing 3-4 feet of water on Sunset Way.
Significant flooding is occurring in St. Pete Beach. There is 3-4 feet of water on Sunset Way. #Idalia
— Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (@SheriffPinellas) August 30, 2023
Starting around 1:15 a.m. the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office began sharing streets were being flooded near Madeira Beach. Specifically, much of Gulf Boulevard has been flooded, extending to nearby Treasure Island.
"A significant amount of water is coming onshore in Madeira Beach," Pinellas deputies tweeted early Wednesday. "Deputies are going to begin closing portions of Gulf Boulevard between 129th Avenue and 150th Avenue."
A significant amount of water is coming onshore in Madeira Beach. Deputies are going to begin closing portions of Gulf Boulevard between 129th Avenue and 150th Avenue. #Idalia
— Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (@SheriffPinellas) August 30, 2023
Over in nearby Treasure Island, city officials tweeted that most of Gulf Boulevard in the city was flooded. They also warned people to not drive through flooded roadways. Remember — turn around, don't drown.
Most of Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island is becoming flooded. Please do NOT drive through flooded roadways. #Idalia
— Treasure Island, FL (@TresIslandFL) August 30, 2023
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