Flood Warning issued October 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The St
Johns River at Astor will remain in Moderate Flood Stage, though
river levels are forecast to slowly decline through this weekend.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering
many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration
flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return
below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road
becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous
homes on Wildhog, Possum, Bonnet and Snail roads. Roads along Blue
Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter,
Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are
inaccessible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 3.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 2026th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days