Active AlertsAlton, FL

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM EDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affectingGilchrist, Dixie and Lafayette Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340).* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The boat ramp at the end of NE 967thStreet may flood. Water begins to flood Vicky Guynn Way inLafayette County. In Gilchrist County, flooding affects areasbetween the river and NW 72nd Way. Flooding expands considerablyaround NW 73rd Way and NW 82nd terrace. Much of NW 6th street isflooded. Residences begin to be affected near SW 77th Avenue. InDixie County, water overspreads the bank at Turner Point, floodingthe boat access area and the backyards of several residences nearthe river.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 18.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.1 feetWednesday, May 01.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of17.7 feet on 08/17/2021.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood