Ocean Ridge Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles 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.

Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Drum, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Drum.

Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

At 515 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Lake Harbor, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Lake Harbor, Okeelanta, Belle Glade Camp, and Fremd Village-Padgett Island.

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 3:59PM EDT until April 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 3:59PM EDT until May 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 11:40AM EDT until May 1 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 10:39AM CDT until May 1 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 10:40AM EDT until May 1 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:45AM EDT until May 1 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Columbia and Gilchrist Counties. 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 Wednesday morning at 800 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 tomorrow morning. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 16.7 feet Tuesday, May 07. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:45AM EDT until May 7 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Columbia and Gilchrist Counties. 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 Wednesday morning at 800 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 07. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday, May 07 and continue falling to 16.9 feet Tuesday, May 07. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:44AM EDT until May 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Lafayette, Dixie and Gilchrist Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins to flood several roads in Gilchrist County downstream of the Rock Bluff gauge. Roads affected include NW 73rd Way, NW 82nd Terrace, SW 25th Place, and SW 86th Way. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening and continue falling to 14.4 feet Tuesday, May 07. - 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

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:43AM EDT until May 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Levy and Dixie Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 5.5 feet Tuesday, May 07. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 08/17/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued April 30 at 3:52AM EDT until May 2 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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