Near Rye Bridge, the river is expected to reach a peak of 13 feet Thursday evening and fall below flood level by Friday afternoon. By comparison, during Hurricane Debby, the Manatee River at Rye Bridge rose to a record crest of 20.12 feet, flooding nearby roads and properties.

Bradenton residents need to prepare for heavy rain and flooding. Here’s the latest on closures and emergency info from around our area.

Hurricane Milton is expected to impact Sarasota and Manatee counties late Wednesday night as a Category 3 with a deadly storm surge and high winds.