Flood Warning issued November 4 at 9:54AM 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 Lake and Volusia 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 late this weekend into 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 9:30 AM Est Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise through Minor flood
stage through late week and into the weekend, rising to 4.7 feet
Sunday evening. 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 1100 PM Est.
- This month
- 2022nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather