Will the rain ever end? Yes, but not tonight.

Here's what you need to know:

  • More rain overnight may add to flooding issues
  • Flood watch remains in effect for Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties
  • Rain chances are 70 percent Monday

Areas of heavy rain will continue to push onshore through the overnight. Winds may gust to 40 mph. The flood watch continues for Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough until 4 p.m. on Monday.

There will be times that the rain is light, but showers will keep repeating over the same locations. Areas of heavy rain will be possible through Monday afternoon.  Rain chances will drop some for Tuesday.

Storms early in the day brought 40 to nearly 50 mph winds across Pinellas. 

Coastal flooding occurred in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas Counties at high tide on Sunday. Even Dodecanese Blvd. at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs had shin-deep water. Strong onshore winds pushed the tides about 1 to 1.5 feet above predicted astronomical tides.

"It's flooded like crazy right in front of our house. Me and my friends here were paddle boarding and kayaking in the streets like all throughout every way, it's been crazy," said Markos Carter, of Tarpon Springs. "And you can actually go through these streets to the canal just a little while ago."

Winds should be a bit lighter for Monday, but since those waters lingered after high tide, there may be a chance of some coastal flooding Monday, especially farther north.

Sunday weather timeline:

UPDATE 10 p.m.: Flood warning continues for The Anclote River At Elfers until Thursday morning

UPDATE 6 p.m.: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn urges everyone to stay off the roads tonight and to avoid areas that are prone to flooding.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn to provide an update on storm response at 6 p.m. Watch the news conference live on Bay News 9.

UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: Flood warning issued for the Hillsborough River near Zephyrhills from late Monday night until late Thursday night.

UPDATE 4 p.m.: Reports are still coming in of flooding around Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs. Bay News 9 will have a live report from there at just after 5 p.m.

UPDATE: 3 p.m.: Winds are increasing so expect any showers or storms to produce even higher gusts. The increased onshore wind is aggravating flooding as we are approaching high tide. Tides will be around one foot above the astronomical tide through the day. Increased winds are also a risk for large trees to pull out of the saturated ground. 

UPDATE 2:40 p.m.: The right lane of northbound Seminole Boulevard in Seminole remains closed as Pinellas County crews continue to work on the sewage collection system in the area of 96th Avenue. The closure will continue into tomorrow morning. The system is stressed due to the excessive rain. 

UPDATE 2:20 p.m.: Winds are increasing in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Storms that come through could produce even higher guests. Also: The flood advisory for the Anclote River at Elfers has been extended to next Thursday morning.

UPDATE: 1:40 p.m.: Hillsborough County has extended the hours during which residents can pick up sandbags. Click here for information.

UPDATE: 1:10 p.m.: Although significant rain has moved through the Tampa Bay area, much of it has moved through quickly. That has kept the flooding from getting as bad as yesterday's in many areas. Bay News 9 meteorolgoist Josh Linker says rain will continue off and on througout the day.

UPDATE 12:30 p.m.: Reports say there's a long line for sandbags at the Tampa solid waste location and the limit has been reduced to 10 bags.

UPDATE: 12:15 p.m.: Storms are moving through the Lakeland area.

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m.: From the city of Tampa:  Residents should report all flooding issues by calling 813-274-3101. To report any tree limbs blocking the right of way,  call 813-274-5744.

Wastewater pumping stations throughout the city are over capacity due to heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to stay out of standing flood water. Standing water will contain bacteria related to the wastewater overflows along with insects and other animals. Residents experiencing a wastewater overflow on personal property (either yard or structure) should call 813-259-1693 to report the issue.

A new location has been added for sandbags in Tampa: Bobby Hicks Pool, 4201 W Mango Avenue. See more information below.

UPDATE: 11:10 a.m.: W Clifton Road and Sawyer Road in Tampa are flooded. Some flooding on Gandy Boulevard in Tampa is nearly four feet deep, according to official reports.

UPDATE 10:40 a.m.: Rain is moving across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Polk counties. A small cell is moving through Manatee County. Wind gusts of exceeding 40 mph have been reported along the leading edge a system moving east into Hillsborough County.

City of Tampa makes sandbags available to residents

The City of Tampa is providing sandbags to city residents at two locations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can pick up sandbags at the following locations:

  • Jackson Heights Playground, 3310 E. Lake Avenue
  • City of Tampa Solid Waste at 4010 W. Spruce Street

Those picking up sand  must show identification verifying residence within the city limits. A valid driver's license, utility bill or electric bill will serve as appropriate identification.  There is a 10-bag limit.

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