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 at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Dixie, Gilchrist and Lafayette Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The boat ramp at the end of NE 967th Street may flood. Water begins to flood Vicky Guynn Way in Lafayette County. In Gilchrist County, flooding affects areas between the river and NW 72nd Way. Flooding expands considerably around NW 73rd Way and NW 82nd terrace. Much of NW 6th street is flooded. Residences begin to be affected near SW 77th Avenue. In Dixie County, water overspreads the bank at Turner Point, flooding the boat access area and the backyards of several residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 15.7 feet Friday, May 03. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood