Weather Alert in Florida
Flood Warning issued September 4 at 8:41AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
AREAS AFFECTED: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, northeasterly winds and recent rainfall over the basin are maintaining levels in Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to begin a slow decline by this weekend. However, additional rainfall or lingering northeast winds could slow the rate of decline. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT. * 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 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.7 feet, then gradually decline this weekend into early next week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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