Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 19 at 9:03AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 6:03am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 9:00pm
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 remain
steady in Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this week. Levels
will very slowly decline this week, but should remain just above
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 late tonight at midnight 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 Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM EST Tuesday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.1
feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 3.2 feet early
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL