Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 16 at 8:21AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 5:21am
Expires:
November 16, 2024 - 7:45pm
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 will keep the river levels steady this
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 1045 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 7:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM EST Saturday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady this
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