Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Dixie and Levy Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs. * WHEN...From late Saturday night 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 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to 7.6 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood