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 Wednesday morning at 1145 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Suwannee and Lafayette Counties. Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51) affecting Suwannee and Lafayette Counties. Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Dixie and Levy Counties. Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19) affecting Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties. Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Dixie, Gilchrist and Lafayette Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51). * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, agricultural and timber lands flood. In Suwannee County flooding begins to affect the western portion of 290th drive near Boeing Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 37.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 37.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 31.6 feet Tuesday, April 30. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.1 feet on 03/09/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood