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Flood Warning

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Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Upstream persistent gusty northeast winds and tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow. At Deland, the river is forecast to crest near Minor Flood Stage the next couple days, then begin a slow decline through Action Stage later in the 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 Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet the next couple days. It will then fall below flood stage late in the week. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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 1215 AM EDT.
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