Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon at 500 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19) affecting Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19). * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, In Gilchrist County, water floods much of SW County Road 344 West of SW 80th avenue. In Dixie County, homes on Water Street at Pervis Landing are inaccessible. Flooding begins at the Suwannee River RV Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet Friday, May 03. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood