Active AlertsClermont, FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage today, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow leading to a quicker rise in levels tonight. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in Moderate Flood through the end of this week. For the St. Johns Riverincluding AstorModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: St Johns River near Astor.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Sunday was 2.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.