SEMINOLE, FL — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused river levels on the St. Johns near Sanford to rise. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage in the next couple days, with a continued rise into through late week, approaching Moderate Flood Stage by the weekend.
For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Moderate 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 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 6.8 feet early Sunday 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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