Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 315 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Levy and Dixie Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Dixie County, water floods portion of New Pine Landing along SE 851st street. Lancaster Landing floods. SE 477th Avenue in Yellow Jacket floods at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 4.9 feet Wednesday, May 08. - 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