Flood Warning

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

St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor, which is also impacting river levels upstream.

For the St. Johns River...including Deland, Astor...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...At Deland, the river has reached a crest of 4.0 feet, and is expected to begin a slow decline in Action Stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood