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 by this evening at 1100 PM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Econfina River near Perry (CR 655) affecting Taylor County. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Econfina River near Perry (CR 655). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, Water has begun to cross secondary graded roads around CR655 and is flooding the Wayside Park and boat ramp adjacent to Highway 98. Highway 98 is not affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 24.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EST Thursday was 25.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 24.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on 04/08/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&