What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused river levels on the St. Johns near Geneva Above Lake Harney to rise into Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to rise into Moderate flood stage late tonight and continue to rise within Moderate flood stage through this weekend. River levels may near Major flood stage early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water begins to move into homes in low lying areas along the river. Flooding around the Black Hammock area near Lake Jesup. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EST Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to Moderate flood stage late tonight and continue rising to 9.7 feet early next week. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 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 late tonight at midnight EST.
