Up to 12 inches of rain falls in inland Florida; river flooding continues

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Estimated rainfall totals reached up to 12 inches Monday in parts of inland Florida, and river and stream flooding is ongoing.The heaviest totals fell near Avon Park and Sebring in Highlands County, and in east Hardee and DeSoto counties.Flooding and river forecastA First Alert Weather Day is in effect Tuesday for inland counties only. Rivers are still expected to rise, even though rainfall Tuesday is not forecast to match the totals of the past 48 hours. Storms are still expected.Water that fell Monday is receding and washing into the Peace River and Horse Creek.Additional moisture is entering the southern part of Highlands County and is expected to move into Hardee and DeSoto counties near Arcadia.A severe flood warning was in effect earlier for the area. The warning has since changed to a flood warning, which means flooding is ongoing and could get worse as more rain is expected.The Peace River is expected to crest just west of Arcadia on Thursday evening. Abo