Flood Warning issued November 9 at 11:56AM EST 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 Lake and Volusia Counties.
.Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream has resulted in river
levels just at or below Moderate flood stage which river levels are
expected to remain steady just at Moderate Flood stage through this
week and into the weekend as a large volume of water works north
through the basin.
For the St. Johns River...including Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane.
* Additional Details...
- At 11:30 AM Est Monday the stage was 2.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM Est Monday was 2.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 2.9 feet.
- 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 1100 PM Est.
- In the last 30 days
- 2290th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather