What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St. Johns River near Sanford. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage mid week with a continued rise through Minor flood stage into late week. For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water begins to move over sea wall around Lake Monroe and rises into grassy areas around the sea wall. Water begins to encroach on Seminole Boulevard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue rising to 6.8 feet early Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EST.
