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 river levels on the St. Johns near Sanford to rise in Action Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage in the next couple days, with a continued rise through Minor flood stage through the weekend. For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water enters a few lower lying homes in the Stone Island and Stillbrook subdivisions. The road into Stone Island becomes impassable. Water rises onto low lying property near Sanford. Parks and docks are flooded near Lake Monroe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 6.4 feet Monday evening. 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 1100 PM EST.
