Flood Warning issued November 14 at 9:40AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.On the St Johns River at Astor, slight rises within Minor Flood Stage are forecast this weekend into next week due to a combination of northerly winds, downstream tidal effects, and water from upstream heavy rainfall working north through the basin. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor 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 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail 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 8:30 AM Est Saturday the stage was 2.6 feet.

- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.

- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM Est Saturday was 2.7 feet.

- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.4 feet late this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.

- 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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM Est.

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