Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this evening at 1115 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19) affecting Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19). * WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, In Gilchrist County, water floods much of SW County Road 344 West of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, homes on Water Street at Pervis Landing are inaccessible. Flooding begins at the Suwannee River RV Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue rising to 10.1 feet Thursday, April 25. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood