Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 19 at 8:32PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 5:32pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 9:00am
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 near Astor are forecast to hover
around 3 ft in Moderate Flood Stage through Wednesday afternoon or
evening, then rise a few inches while remaining in Moderate Flood
Stage Thursday and Friday as winds behind a passing cold front
become north to northwesterly. The river is then forecast to resume
a slow decline later in the week and into the week as winds become
lighter. 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon 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 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 3.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL