Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1145 AM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Taylor, Jefferson and Madison Counties. Econfina River near Perry (CR 655) affecting Taylor County. For the Aucilla River...including Lamont (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding will occur. Water will approach a few houses on US Highway 27. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 54.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EST Wednesday was 54.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 53.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.2 feet on 12/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&