SEMINOLE, FL — ...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
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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