Daytona Beach, FL 32116 Weather Alerts

Volusia County4:05 PM EDT29.11°N, 80.98°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:00 PM Fri·Issued 8:43 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Melbourne FL

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 8:43AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the weekend. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week, after northeast winds increase again.

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 and Bonnet 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 7:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Friday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet today, with additional rises within Moderate Flood Stage this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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 EDT.

Areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Coastal Flood Watch

Moderate · Future

From 2:00 AM Sun until 8:00 PM Mon·Issued 2:28 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Melbourne FL

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 23 at 2:28PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.

Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.

Impacts: Some roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 2:00 AM Sat until 2:00 AM Sun·Issued 2:28 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Melbourne FL

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 2:28PM EDT until October 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.

Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.

Impacts: Some roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Mon·Issued 2:28 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Melbourne FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 23 at 2:28PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.

Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.

Impacts: Some roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

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