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 415 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla and Leon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Water approaches the steps to an elevated residence on Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County. Other elevated structures begin to be surrounded by water. Portions of the Natural Bridge State Park near the river begin to flood in Leon County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 09/06/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood