Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:20PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St.
Johns River near Above Lake Harney. 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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney.
* WHEN...From this evening 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 1:30 PM Est Monday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to 9.9 feet Saturday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 1145 PM Est.
- This month
- 1834th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather