Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Dixie and Levy Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, In Dixie County, flooding continues to expand at New Pine Landing. Most of SE 851st street is flooded and SE 837th street begins to flood. Water spreads out through the woods and approaches SE 311st avenue. Flooding worsens near Yellow Jacket with many areas east of SE 793rd street flooded. In Levy County, Minor flooding affects areas along the Manatee Spring run in the state Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Friday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 6.4 feet Friday, May 03. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 01/05/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood