LAKE, FL; Volusia, FL — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to rise near Minor Flood Stage. The River is forecast to climb through Minor flood stage mid to late week.
For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, Water starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to 4.7 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Lake, FL; Volusia, 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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