Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 16 at 7:38PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 16, 2024 - 4:38pm
Expires:
November 17, 2024 - 7:30am
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 are forecast to, again, begin
a very slow and gradual decrease Sunday night into mid next week,
though will still hover around Moderate Flood Stage as winds veer
light easterly. 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 Sunday 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 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 6:30 PM EST Saturday 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