Flood Warning issued October 31 at 10:46AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St
John River have slowed flow at Astor. Forecast rainfall may lead to
additional rises within Moderate flood stage.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on
or near Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several
inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at
Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged.
Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards
completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded
in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno
Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den.
* additional Details...
- At 9:30 AM Edt Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM Edt Saturday was 3.7 feet.
- Forecast...Forecast rainfall may lead to additional rises within
Moderate Flood Stage.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM Edt.
- This month
- 1656th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather