Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:34AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 6, 2024 - 5:34am
Expires:
October 6, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.River levels at Astor are forecast to remain nearly steady in Minor
Flood Stage through the next couple days before beginning a slow
rise. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Milton is
possible this week. Once this forecast becomes more certain, the
river level forecast may rise further. Be sure to stay up to date on
this forecast this week.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM EDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon
Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water
approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and
Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river
water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor
Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are
covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and
Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM EDT Sunday was 2.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 2.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL