SEMINOLE, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning 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 6.5 feet, Water enters a few lower lying homes in the Stone Island and Stillbrook subdivisions. The road into Stone Island becomes impassable. Water rises onto low lying property near Sanford. Parks and docks are flooded near Lake Monroe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM 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 6.6 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Seminole, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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