Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:30PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County.

.Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St.
Johns River near Sanford. The river is forecast to climb into Minor
flood stage mid week with a continued rise through Minor flood stage
into late week.

For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water begins to move over sea wall around
Lake Monroe and rises into grassy areas around the sea wall. Water
begins to encroach on Seminole Boulevard.

* Additional Details...
- At 1:30 PM Est Monday the stage was 4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue rising to 6.8 feet early Saturday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 5.5 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 1130 PM Est.

This month

1839th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days