Flood Warning issued November 12 at 8:49PM 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.
.Upstream heavy rainfall has brought river levels on the St. Johns near Sanford to near Minor Flood Stage. River levels may fluctuate slightly, but are forecast to generally remain around 5.5 feet through the weekend and into next week.
For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Water surrounds homes and covers some driveways in the Stone Island area near Enterprise in Volusia County. Water enters yards and floods docks in the River Oaks Estates subdivision.
* Additional Details...
- At 8:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to remain steady near 5.5 feet through the weekend and into next week.
- 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 Friday afternoon at noon EST.
- In the last 30 days
- 2438th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather