Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:33PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Downstream tidal effects on the St Johns River have slowed flow at
Astor. Heavy rainfall that has occurred will lead to additional rises
within Moderate flood stage.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring 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 7:30 PM Est Monday the stage was 3.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM Est Monday was 3.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.6 feet
tomorrow morning.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM Est.
- This month
- 1884th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather