St. Johns River flooding threatens Seminole Boulevard in Sanford

Rising water levels along the St. Johns River are putting parts of Sanford at risk of flooding, and city officials say a major roadway near Lake Monroe could close if conditions continue to worsen.Lake Monroe hit 4.8 feet on Monday. It had already climbed to 5.22 feet in a later city update, and projections show the lake could reach 6.2 feet by Wednesday — roughly a foot and a half higher than where it started the week.What’s driving the riseThe higher water levels are tied to conditions along the St. Johns River, where levels are expected to keep climbing over the next several days. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tracker shows projected river levels continuing to rise in the short term.City officials said they are closely monitoring the situation as floodwaters begin threatening roads near the lake.Seminole Boulevard at riskSeminole Boulevard, which runs near Lake Monroe in Sanford, is in the path of the rising water. If flooding reaches the roadway, officials said