<p>So the Suwannee River is at historical highs from all the rain in Ga and NoFL. The students all got a text from the FSU alert system last night. Rivers mostly to the north and east of Tally but some to the west are overflowing their banks. In North Florida 250 roads and 36 bridges are closed. They warned the kids that Hwy 90 and I-10 might close if the water of the Suwannee comes close to the level of the bridges. With these being the only east west major access roads, and with roads south and east already under water, they warned that it would make holiday traffic a real problem. Many kids were going to go home for Easter weekend. Sure enough, at 8:30 last night they closed 90 at the Suwannee River bridge. The are predicting I-10 at Suwannee bridge could close today or tomorrow. And even if you get by it before it closes, it might not reopen until early next week. To get to I-75, there is a route they have suggested that goes quite a bit north into Ga, and gets to north of the swollen river. For my D, that would add 2 hours to a 6 hour ride, assuming usual traffic. With everyone and their brother taking this route, could be a 10 hr trip one way.</p>
<p>So just a heads up. These kids are fearless. But two Madison county residents have3 already drowned when their vehicles were swept away by rising waters. If you have kids thinking they are going to come home, keep your ears and eyes alert to warnings. Fsu's emergency page can be accesses by clicking on the FSU alert link on fsu.edu. FL511.com has a link to emergency road closures in the state. </p>
<p>Here is the latest map. Florida</a> State University: FSU ALERT, Crime Bulletins, Safety Information / 04/09/09 10:00AM EDT - View map of current and pending road closures and recommended detours due to flooding. FHP reports US-90 is now closed.</p>
<p>And if they get home, be sure they know what is open when they try to drive back.</p>