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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:40PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Published November 2, 2026 8:41 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 8:41 pm • Florida

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St. Johns River near Sanford. The river is forecast…

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused a rise in the river levels on the St. Johns River near Sanford. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage mid week with a continued rise through Minor flood stage into late week. For the St. Johns River…including Sanford…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS…At 6.5 feet, Water enters a few lower lying homes in the Stone Island and Stillbrook subdivisions. The road into Stone Island becomes impassable. Water rises onto low lying property near Sanford. Parks…

Official safety instructions

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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM EST.

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