Deland, FL 32721 Weather Alerts

Volusia County6:19 PM EDT29.00°N, 81.30°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:00 PM Tue·Issued 3:52 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Melbourne FL

Flood Warning issued October 20 at 3:52PM 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 end of this week. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week after northeasterly 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 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane.

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 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet. - 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

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