Flood Warning

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

St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County.

.Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St. Johns River near Sanford. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage mid week with a continued rise through Minor flood stage into late week.

For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water begins to move over sea wall around Lake Monroe and rises into grassy areas around the sea wall. Water begins to encroach on Seminole Boulevard.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue rising to 6.8 feet early Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood