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 6.2 feet, Water completely surrounds many homes in the Stone Island and Still Brook subdivisions. Pool enclosures and patios become flooded. Water covers many of the roads. Flooding occurs on Enterprise Road and in the Bethel Loop subdivision. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage over the next couple of days and will continue rising to 6.3 feet early next week. 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 late tonight at midnight EST.
