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 is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Branford (US 27). * WHEN...Until Wednesday, May 01. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 27.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 27.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 24.5 feet Wednesday, May 01. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.2 feet on 04/27/1958. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood