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. The river is forecast to rise into Moderate flood stage Friday and continue a steady rise within Moderate flood stage through this weekend. River levels may approach Major flood stage 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 10.0 feet, Flooding of homes in low lying areas becomes more significant. Many secondary roads are impassable, limiting access to homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 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 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.8 feet Tuesday evening. 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 Friday morning at 1115 AM EST.
