Active AlertsSuwannee, 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 by late tonight at midnight EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inFlorida...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affectingGilchrist, Lafayette and Dixie Counties.For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR340)...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340).* WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagetomorrow morning and continue rising to 18.6 feet Sundaymorning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of19.3 feet on 12/29/2018.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood