Avon Park Lakes Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 12:03PM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:33AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19) affecting Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties. For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340), Wilcox (US 19), Manatee Springs...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Wilcox (US 19). * WHEN...From Wednesday evening until further notice. * 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 9:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening and continue rising to 10.2 feet early Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:33AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Dixie and Levy Counties. For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340), Wilcox (US 19), Manatee Springs...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, In Dixie County, flooding continues to expand at New Pine Landing. Most of SE 851st street is flooded and SE 837th street begins to flood. Water spreads out through the woods and approaches SE 311st avenue. Flooding worsens near Yellow Jacket with many areas east of SE 793rd street flooded. In Levy County, Minor flooding affects areas along the Manatee Spring run in the state Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 7.9 feet early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 01/05/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:32AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...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. For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340), Wilcox (US 19), Manatee Springs...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.9 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 12/29/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:31AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Suwannee and Lafayette Counties. For the Middle Suwannee River...including Branford (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Branford (US 27). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE Gold Dust Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7 feet on 04/28/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:28AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51) affecting Suwannee and Lafayette Counties. For the Middle Suwannee River...including Luraville (SR 51)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, Agricultural and timber lands flooded. In Suwannee County flooding begins to affect the western portion of 290th drive near Boeing Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 37.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 37.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.9 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.8 feet on 12/26/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:27AM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150) affecting Hamilton and Madison Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150). * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 76.0 feet, Several roads near the river in Madison County become impassable. In Hamilton County, water begins to flood back yards of homes along NW 36th Terrace. Flooding continues to worsen at the Florida Campsites, with portions of the area becoming inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 76.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Saturday was 77.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 62.4 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 73.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 75.9 feet on 04/25/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:25AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Leon and Wakulla Counties. For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several structures on Old Magnolia Road are surrounded by water up to 1 foot deep in Wakulla County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 02/01/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:23AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties. For the Aucilla River...including Lamont (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding will occur. Water will approach a few houses on US Highway 27. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 54.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Saturday was 55.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 53.4 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 53.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 54.6 feet on 04/23/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:15AM EDT until April 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs affecting Suwannee and Hamilton Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1015 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 60.0 feet, Water comes over the bank at Suwannee Springs Park and begins to flood low lying areas of the park in Suwannee County. In Hamilton County, portions of SW 79th Terrace begin to flood. At 62.0 feet, In Suwannee County, the entrance to the Suwannee Springs Park floods. Deese-Howard boat ramp is inaccessible. At 63.0 feet, In Hamilton County, much of SW 79th Terrace is flooded at this level. Access to homes in the area is restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 61.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 59.9 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 60.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Suwannee and Gilchrist Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1015 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of Sandy Point. At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 10:13AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Columbia, Gilchrist and Suwannee Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1015 AM EDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County. At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge. At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences along the Ichetucknee River. At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47. At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road. At 21.0 feet, Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in Suwannee County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of Idaho Parkway in Columbia County. At 22.0 feet, River Run Road at 29th loop floods in Suwannee County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible. At 23.0 feet, Homes are inaccessible along River Run Road in Suwannee County west of 33rd Road. At 24.0 feet, Flooding expands across the area affecting numerous homes on Santa Fe Road and SW Riverside Avenue in Columbia County. Access to 29th loop in Suwannee County becomes restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.6 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood