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 late tonight at 345 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Gilchrist, Dixie and Lafayette Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...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 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.1 feet Wednesday, May 01. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood