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 and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend.

For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* 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 Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood