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Flood WatchThursday, November 5

DeSantis adds Volusia, Seminole and Lake counties to the flood state of emergency

The 5AM Deltona teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you live in Volusia County, the state of emergency now covers you. Gov. Ron DeSantis added Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties to his order, and the declaration lets counties get emergency funding from the state's emergency preparedness and response fund.

14counties now under the state of emergency

Volusia, Seminole and Lake were the latest added to the governor's order.

Source: WFTV

WESH says the order cites National Weather Service forecasts that the St. Johns River is expected to flood, possibly for several weeks. WKMG says the order also activates the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard. NOAA forecasts the river near Sanford reaching minor flood stage by Friday.

  • Self-fill sandbags in Seminole County: Old Geneva fire station, Boombah lot, Central Winds Park
  • Seminole County closed: Black Bear, Cameron Wight, Mullet Lake, Econ Canoe Launch
  • Water would surround many homes at the forecast crest

Seminole County is preparing for a St. Johns crest

6.4 feet
forecast crest near Sanford by Monday
3,000
pre-filled sandbags offered in Seminole County
4
Seminole County parks and launches closed

Source: WFTV

Sources: WFTV, WESH, WKMG

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