Varningar, Branford Volunteer Fire Department

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 8:30AM EDT until April 30 at 8:00AM 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Branford (US 27). * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 26.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Saturday was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 21.7 feet Saturday, May 04. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.0 feet on 03/01/1933. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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 late tonight at 230 AM EDT.