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 climb through Minor flood stage and into Moderate flood stage over the next few days. Rises near Major flood stage will be possible this weekend. 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 8:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Tuesday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.9 feet Sunday 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 Wednesday morning at 1115 AM EST.
