Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Flood Warning
ActiveLake, FL; Volusia, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Persistent northeast winds and upstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow. At Deland, the river is forecast to crest near Minor Flood Stage, then begin a slow decline through Action Stage late week into the weekend.
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 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to reach a crest of 4.0 feet. 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 Thursday afternoon at noon EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar