Active AlertsSuwannee, FL

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inFlorida...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Dixie and LevyCounties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs.* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, In Dixie County, flooding continues toexpand at New Pine Landing. Most of SE 851st street is floodedand SE 837th street begins to flood. Water spreads out throughthe woods and approaches SE 311st avenue. Flooding worsens nearYellow Jacket with many areas east of SE 793rd street flooded. InLevy County, Minor flooding affects areas along the Manatee Springrun in the state Park.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:00 AM EDT Monday was 7.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageThursday morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Monday, May06.- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of8.1 feet on 01/05/2019.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood