SEMINOLE, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St. Johns River near Above Lake Harney. The river is forecast to climb through Minor flood stage and into Moderate flood stage over the next few days.
For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of homes in low lying areas becomes more significant. Many secondary roads are impassable, limiting access to homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to 9.8 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 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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