Flood Warning issued November 5 at 3:15PM 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 Sanford affecting Seminole County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused river levels on the St. Johns near Sanford
to rise in Action Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Minor
flood stage in the next couple days, with a continued rise through
Minor flood stage through the weekend.
For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.2 feet, Water completely surrounds many homes in the
Stone Island and Still Brook subdivisions. Pool enclosures and
patios become flooded. Water covers many of the roads. Flooding
occurs on Enterprise Road and in the Bethel Loop subdivision.
* Additional Details...
- At 2:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage over
the next couple of days and will continue rising to 6.3 feet
early next week. 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 late tonight at midnight EST.
- This month
- 2127th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather