Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at midnight EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Gilchrist, Lafayette and Dixie Counties. For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The boat ramp at the end of NE 967th Street may flood. Water begins to flood Vicky Guynn Way in Lafayette County. In Gilchrist County, flooding affects areas between the river and NW 72nd Way. Flooding expands considerably around NW 73rd Way and NW 82nd terrace. Much of NW 6th street is flooded. Residences begin to be affected near SW 77th Avenue. In Dixie County, water overspreads the bank at Turner Point, flooding the boat access area and the backyards of several residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 18.6 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 12/29/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood