DeSoto County closed roads deemed impassable due to extreme flooding

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office

The following roadways have been verified and deemed impassable due to extreme flooding:

SW County Road 761 at the Peace River Bridge
SW County Road 769 North of SW Lipe Road
NW Highway 72 in the area of SE Gator Trail
NW Highway 72 at the intersection of W Highway 70
W Highway 70 at County Road 661 (Peace River Campground)
W Highway 70 bridge, railroad tracks, and Veterans Park
NW Lily Avenue near NW Bethel Farms Road
Fussel Road
NW County Road 661, Second Bunker, and County Road 661A
NW Brownville Street in multiple areas (Bridge, Brownville Park, NE Brownville Street near NE Cubitis)
SW Highway 17 bridge entering Nocatee
SW County Road 760 (Nocatee Boat Ramp/Bridge area)

This is a tentative list that is subject to change/updates.

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