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Heavy rain prompts flood warning for Alafia River

The Alafia River in Lithia is forecast to rise above its 13-foot flood stage early Monday.
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The Alafia River at Lithia is forecast to rise above its 13-foot flood stage by early Monday.

LITHIA, Fla. -- A flood warning will go into effect for the next several days for the Alafia River.

National Weather Service meteorologists expect the river to rise above its 13-foot flood stage to about 13.3 feet early Monday. By Tuesday morning, the river is forecast to fall below flood stage.

River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of State Road 640 are completely covered at that level, according to the weather service.

More rain -- some heavy at times -- is expected Sunday, with even more showers and storm chances every day this upcoming week, according to 10Weather's meteorologists.

If you drive up to an area covered by water, don't go through it! It is difficult to know how deep the water might be below its surface.

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