PSSP is open

[Janet]

Due to high number of phone calls I thought I'd post the info that the park is open, we've gotten over 6" of rain here, I'm sure that would add some milky effects near the sinks openings, no one has dove yet so I have no info on conditions inside. P1 has risen a few inches, looks better than it has in a long time, the Suwannee has to rise about 9' before it effects PSSP.
Thanks
Janet

[FW]

Great news Janet, thanks!!

Due to high number of phone calls I thought I'd post the info that the park is open, we've gotten over 6" of rain here, I'm sure that would add some milky effects near the sinks openings, no one has dove yet so I have no info on conditions inside. P1 has risen a few inches, looks better than it has in a long time, the Suwannee has to rise about 9' before it effects PSSP.
Thanks
Janet

[Janet]

I've been informed the gate at Little River is locked.
The first team came out at P1 dove the Pothole line, viz is fine a little milky near the Pothole sink, a few are going in at Orange Grove, we are having a big thunderstorm now.
Janet

[jeandiver]

If the rain isn't pouring , the Beano and company will be at PSSP sometime on Sunday. I'm bringing the side-mount gang with me ( EEK )

Jean

[akcaver]

Jean, how were conditions today? Im wanting to dive and get more comfy in my drysuit, and havent installed the p-valve... so im a little limited yet! But, I can hold it for a while if needed. Please call me if you have enough room for another, otherwise i think im headed to JB!

[akcaver]

oops... my numero is 409-771-3049

[inkdiver]

Janet, how are things looking at PSSP? Are there any forecasts for the river levels yet?

Thanks for always keeping us up to date! Much appreciated.

Don

[jeandiver]

FYI: We dove Orange Grove yesterday (Distance Tunnel). The basin has about 0-5 feet of vis. Once we entered the cavern , it cleared up to about 20 feet. Once on the gold line , it got better the further we got into the system. The Flow was definately UP !!!!

Jean

[Kelly Jessop]

From SRWMD web page:

Flood Information
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Current Information
(Updated 8/25)

The National Weather Service has predicted that the Santa Fe River near Fort White will rise above the flood stage of 24 feet on Tuesday afternoon, August 26.


The National Weather Service has predicted that the Suwannee River at White Springs will rise above the flood stage of 77 feet on Thursday morning . A flood warning has been issued.

A flood warning is in effect for the Aucilla River at Lamont. The river rose above the flood stage of 51.9 Sunday morning, and is predicted to crest near 56.2 feet on 8/26.

The National Weather Service has predicted that the Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates will rise to near 14.3 feet on 8/29. Flood stage is 19 feet. At 4:00 p.m Monday, the river level at Three Rivers Estates was 10.55 feet. The automated gage will begin reporting when the river reaches 10.5 feet.