Hillsborough County offering sandbags with more rain on the way

Bay Area leaders addressing flooding concerns

Hillsborough County is offering sandbags on Wednesday and Thursday for residents in flood-prone areas. It comes as the City of Tampa is addressing flood reduction. FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison reports.

TAMPA, Fla. - With more rain expected in the coming days, Hillsborough County has opened sandbag sites for residents in flood-prone areas.

A previously issued flood warning along the Alafia River at Lithia and the Little Manatee River at U.S. 301 in Wimauma has been canceled, but FOX 13 meteorologists say there's a 70% chance of rain both Wednesday and Thursday.

Sandbags are available at the following sites on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.:

• Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Dr., Tampa
• Edward Medard Conservation Park, 6140 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City
• E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin
• Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa

Hillsborough County residents are eligible for up to 10 sandbags per family, and ID must be shown.