LIST: Schools closed due to rain and flooding in the Tampa Bay viewing area
Nov 02, 2026
School closures have been announced for some counties in the Tampa Bay 28 viewing area. Here is a list of the schools we know are closed. DeSoto County School District said all public schools and district offices will be closed
until Thursday. The closure applies to all schools and after-school activities. Hardee County School District said it did an early release on Monday and will be closed Tuesday. Highlands County Schools announced schools will be closed Tuesday as roads have become impassableThe National Weather Service said it has upgraded the Peace River in Arcadia to a Major flooding stage as rains continue.Flooding in DeSoto County from the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office: DeSoto flooding Nov. 2Tampa Bay 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips said some inland counties had a foot of rain.Watch forecast: Widespread rain across the Tampa Bay area and Florida
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