Active AlertsAthena, 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 345 AM EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inFlorida...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Jefferson, Madison andTaylor Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27).* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.* IMPACTS...At 53.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 53.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:45 AM EDT Thursday was 53.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 52.1 feetTuesday morning.- Flood stage is 53.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of53.3 feet on 12/07/1976.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood