Sanford, Florida, United States

Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:46PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Issued 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 remain just below Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to slowly climb into Minor flood stage later this week. 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 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 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to Minor Flood Stage early Friday morning, where it will linger near 5.5 feet into 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 Thursday afternoon at 1215 PM EST.

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