Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 8:58AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 5:58am
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 7:00pm
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 feet as winds behind a passing cold front become north to
northwesterly. The river is then forecast to resume a slow decline
early next 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 this evening at 1000 PM EST.
* WHAT...Minor 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 Thursday 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 AM EST Thursday was 3.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near to just below
3.0 feet through this weekend.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL