Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 15 at 7:44PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 15, 2024 - 4:44pm
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.River levels on the St Johns at Astor have shown a slight increase
over the past 24 hours due to 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 Saturday morning at 1030 AM 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 6:30 PM 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 6:30 PM EST Friday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL