If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.The river remains in Action Stage but is forecast to rise into
Minor Flood Stage early this week due to increasing northerly winds.
Additional rises are possible due to persistent northerly winds and
anticipated rainfall over the river basin.
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 Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river
and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of
properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road
on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards
of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in
effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet
south of the Riverview lodge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 2.5 feet early
Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood