What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to rise into Minor flood stage. The River is forecast to climb through Minor flood stage through this weekend, potentially nearing Moderate flood stage early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise through Minor flood stage over the next several days, reaching 4.6 feet early next week. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 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.
