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 4.8 feet, Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising through this weekend, reaching 4.7 feet Monday afternoon. 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EST.
