What was issued
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to remain
just below Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to remain nearly
steady into next week, but may slowly climb into Minor flood stage
this weekend.
For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at
Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon
Landing Marina.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet
early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What you should do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
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 evening at 1100 PM EST.
Affected area