Active AlertsDeLand, FL
Flood Warning
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 remains within Minor Flood Stage and is forecast to continue to rise slightly, cresting on Sunday due to an ongoing period of northerly winds and tidal effects. River levels are forecast to then gradually subside through Minor Flood Stage from early through the middle of next week. For the St. Johns Riverincluding AstorMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: St Johns River near Astor.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Saturday was 2.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 10/17/1999. - 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1130 AM EDT.