What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream will maintain river levels within Moderate flood stage through early next week as water works north through the basin. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate 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 EST Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Thursday was 3.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady above flood stage at 3.3 feet late this week with a slow rise this weekend reaching 3.5 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
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 EST.
