Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2024 - 7:15am
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.A combination of recent heavy rainfall over the basin and north
northeast winds will cause levels of the Saint Johns River at Astor
to remain in Moderate Flood Stage into this week. Any additional
heavy rainfall upstream will have the potential to cause further
rises in levels.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
* WHAT...Moderate 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 9:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 3.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM EDT Sunday was 3.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 3.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL