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Flood Warning

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Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Status In Progress Started about 5 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 Lake and Volusia Counties.
.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland 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, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 11:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue rising to 4.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 this evening at 1100 PM EST.
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