Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 17 at 8:35AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 17, 2024 - 5:35am
Expires:
November 17, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.River levels at the St Johns near Astor are forecast to gradually
decline through Moderate Flood Stage through the middle of this
week. 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 1015 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 Sunday 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 Sunday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady around 3.2
feet through early this week and will then resume a gradual
decline through Moderate Flood Stage into the middle of the
week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL