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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Lake Monroe expected to crest at 6.20 feet Wednesday

Plus, the St. Johns River flood warning continues until further notice.

The Daily Sanford team2 stories15 sources5 min read

FloodingTop story

Lake Monroe is expected to crest Wednesday and could flood parts of Seminole Boulevard

Lake Monroe is projected to crest at 6.2 feet, up from 4.8 on Monday

Source: WFTV

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Value
Monday4.8 feet
Latest reading5.22 feet
Projected crest, Wed., Nov. 116.2 feet

If you drive , have a backup route. The Sanford Fire Department is closely monitoring Lake Monroe as rising water threatens to flood portions of the road.

Fire officials are assessing road conditions and will alert residents to flooded areas drivers should avoid. FOX 51 Gainesville also spoke with Chief Ronnie McNeil about the protocols the city will follow if water levels get too high.

“We encourage everyone to stay informed, use caution when traveling, and avoid flooded roadways.”

Sanford Fire Chief McNeil
  • Projected crest: 6.20 feet on Wed., Nov. 11
  • Monday reading: 4.8 feet, then 5.22 feet
  • Updates: Sanford Fire will share them as needed

6.20 feetprojected crest of Lake Monroe on Wed., Nov. 11

That is the Sanford Fire Department's projection. The lake measured 5.22 feet at the latest reading.

Source: WFTV

Flooding

The St. Johns River is under a flood warning until further notice after record rain in Brevard County

If you live along the St. Johns, the water is still on its way. A flood warning continues until further notice after record rainfall earlier this month. Parts of Brevard County got more than 2 feet, and the runoff continues to move through drainage systems, retention ponds and canals, much of it toward the Indian River Lagoon or the Basin.

The St. Johns drops about an inch per mile, so water moves slowly

300+ miles
is how far the St. Johns stretches
Under 30 feet
is its drop over its entire length
About 1 inch
of drop per mile as it flows north
2+ feet
of rain fell in parts of Brevard County

Source: WESH

Flood warnings remain in effect at Cocoa, Geneva, Sanford, DeLand and Astor, and FOX 35 says river levels will keep rising for several days even as the weather stays dry.

  • Today: weak, mostly dry front, highs low to mid 80s
  • Sunday: upper 70s to lower 80s, less humidity
  • Wednesday: rain chance rises to 30%

Flood warnings stretch from Cocoa to Astor, with Sanford among them

PlaceWhat's forecast
CocoaMajor flooding later this week
GenevaCould approach major flood stage early next week
SanfordFlood warning; minor to moderate flooding possible
DeLandFlood warning; minor to moderate flooding possible
AstorFlood warning; minor to moderate flooding possible

Source: FOX 35 Orlando

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News Notes

Sandbags

If you live near the St. Johns, sandbag stations are set up in Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties and will be available until further notice. Volusia is asking people in Astor, Hontoon Island, Lake Harney, Stone Island and riverfront areas near DeLand to prepare for water rising over nearby roads. WKMGDaytona Beach News-Journal

Geneva

In Seminole County, Geneva resident Jim Bolton showed WESH his backyard canal off the near Mullet Lake Park. "It's come up, coming up quite a bit," he said. Gov. DeSantis expanded the state of emergency on Wednesday to include Volusia, Lake and Seminole counties. WESHWKMG

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6St. Johns near Sanford forecast to hit 6.4 feet Monday; sandbag sites open
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Seminole County joins Florida's flood state of emergency
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Winter Springs sandbag site is open today, and drier weather is forecast
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Rosenwald Legacy Park breaks ground as Election Day arrives in Seminole
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Daily Sanfordto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Lake Monroe expected to crest at 6.20 feet Wednesday

Plus, the St. Johns River flood warning continues until further notice.

The TLDR

  1. Lake Monroe is projected to crest at 6.20 feet Wednesday
  2. St. Johns River flood warning continues until further notice
  3. Sandbag stations are open in Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties
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