Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 15 at 9:51AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 15, 2024 - 6:51am
Expires:
November 15, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.River levels on the St Johns at Astor have shown a slight increase
overnight due developing northerly winds, remaining in Moderate
Flood stage. Northeast winds behind a cold front will keep the river
levels steady into the weekend. The river is then forecast to resume
a very slow decline into next week, falling near Minor Flood Stage.
Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue
to expect prolonged flood impacts.
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 1115 PM EST.
* 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 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM EST Friday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady into the
weekend, resuming a gradual decline through Moderate Flood
Stage into early next week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL