Flood Warning issued November 2 at 9:57AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood
Warning 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 6.5 feet, Water enters a few lower lying homes in the
Stone Island and Stillbrook subdivisions. The road into Stone
Island becomes impassable. Water rises onto low lying property near
Sanford. Parks and docks are flooded near Lake Monroe.

* Additional Details...
- At 9:30 AM 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 6.6 feet Saturday
morning. 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

1786th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days