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 Friday afternoon at 300 PM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Madison, Jefferson and Taylor 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. * 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 7:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 24.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EST Thursday was 24.9 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 &&