Flood Warning issued November 2 at 2:40PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...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, approaching Moderate flood stage late 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 1:30 PM Est Monday the stage was 4.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to climb through Minor flood
stage, rising to 4.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 4.0 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 1130 PM Est.
- This month
- 1843rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather