High water causes dangerous conditions in DeSoto County and North Port

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - High water is causing dangerous conditions across DeSoto County and North Port, and DeSoto County schools are closed Monday because of the flooding.At least one vehicle stalled out Monday morning. Officials are urging drivers to turn around when they see road conditions like those shown on screen.Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan said the rain has temporarily stopped but is not over. He said parts of the area have seen up to a foot of rain.A flood warning is in effect for all of Highlands, Hardy and DeSoto counties, Harrigan said. He said it is a first alert weather situation for those counties through Monday night and Tuesday.Harrigan said rain that has already fallen continues to move through rivers and streams. He said there is no significant flooding going into homes now, but there could be later.Water rising across DeSoto County, leaving several roads underwaterHarrigan said no problems are being reported near the coastline. Rainfall estimates show a foot of