Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to rise into Minor flood stage. The River is forecast to climb through Minor flood stage through this weekend, potentially nearing Moderate flood stage late this weekend into early next 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 further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise through Minor flood stage through late week and into the weekend, rising to 4.7 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood