11/02/2026
⚠️ **FLOODING UPDATE | NOVEMBER 2, 2026 @ 8pm** ⚠️
Hardee County continues to experience localized flooding. Please take precautions, stay informed, and prioritize your safety.
‼️** STATE OF EMERGENCY**
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for Hardee County as of 11/2/26 (Executive Order 26-227)
🚧 **ROAD CLOSURES**
- Due to localized flooding, please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary or responding to an emergency.
- **DO NOT drive through flooded roadways.** Turn around, don't drown!
- Follow the Hardee County Sheriff's Office App and page for the latest road updates.
- Please be aware that appropriate road closure signage is currently unavailable due to the number of flooded roadways.
🏠**RESIDENTIAL FLOODING**
If your home begins taking on water:
- Document the flooding with photos and videos.
- Use the Timestamp app to document the date and time.
- Include a measuring tape in photos to show the depth of the water.
- Move belongings and household contents to higher elevations within your home, whenever possible, to minimize damage.
🛑 **SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION**
- Hardee County Public Works Facility, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 // Self Service 11/2/26 2pm - 6pm // 10 bags per household. ID is required for verifying residency.
🏫 **SCHOOL CLOSURES**
The following facilities will close:
- South Florida State College - 11/2/26 @ Noon (12pm) & Closed 11/3/26
- Achieve & Shine Learning Center Inc. - 11/2/26 @ Noon (12pm) & Closed 11/3/26
- School Board of Hardee County - 11/2/26 Early Release & Closed 11/3/26
- East Academy Learning Lab - 11/2/26 @ Noon (12pm) & Closed 11/3/26
- Alane Academy - Closed 11/3/26
🍊**FOOD DISTRIBUTION**
Cutting Edge Ministries Food Bank Food Distribution - Cancelled for Tuesday 11/3/26; resuming Friday 11/6/26 (Volunteers are needed)
🤝 **VOLUNTEERS**
Disaster relief volunteers are on standby and may respond once road conditions are safe and flooding-related damage has been reported.
**PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Follow our page for continued updates**
Your safety is our priority. Stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and continue monitoring official channels for additional updates.
