Recent rains from Tropical Storm Fay have caused severe flooding along various portions of the St. Johns River. The river has overflowed its banks in many places and expanded into the flood plain. This flooded condition has created an immediate danger to vessels transiting the area. Objects previously well above the water and objects previously on dry land have become wholly or partially submerged, creating hazards to navigation. These objects include without limitation, dwellings, electrical and telephone wires, utility poles, trees and stumps, docks and wharfs, boat houses, and sheds. The turbulent and muddy water has caused boats to allide dangerously upon submerged objects without warning. The flood now submerges the accustomed footpaths and handholds. Within these submerged areas, vessel wakes could cause persons to slip and fall, perhaps into the river. Under these circumstances, there is a substantial likelihood of injury or death. Vessel operation at speeds greater than Idle Speed No Wake in the vicinity of Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River north and west of Lake Monroe presents an immediate danger to vessels and their occupants and to persons in or near the river. Operation of vessels at any speed on the waters of the St. Johns River, its associated lakes, and its tributaries south and east of Lake Monroe presents an immediate danger to vessels and their occupants and to persons in or near the river.