Flood Warning issued November 5 at 9:22AM 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 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 6.5 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 8:30 AM Est Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 6.4 feet Monday
evening. 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 1100 PM Est.

This month

2098th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days