Active AlertsBell, 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 this afternoon at noon EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inFlorida...Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19) affecting Dixie, Gilchrist andLevy Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19).* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, In Gilchrist County, water floods much ofSW County Road 344 West of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, homeson Water Street at Pervis Landing are inaccessible. Floodingbegins at the Suwannee River RV Park.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 12:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 12:30 AM EDT Thursday was 10.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stageSaturday morning.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of10.0 feet on 08/17/2021.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood