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EXPIRED9/2/2025 8:57:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
9/2/2025 8:57:00 AM until 9/3/2025 12:00:00 PM
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.On the Saint Johns River at Astor, northerly winds and recent
rainfall over the basin are maintaining a slow climb through Minor
Flood Stage. The river is forecast to slowly fall late in the week
or this weekend to near 2.3 feet. However, additional rainfall or
lingering northerly 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon EDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* 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 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 2.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.8
feet by tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood