Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor is currently at Flood Stage 2.3 feet and is forecast to continue to rise through Minor Flood Stage into Sunday due to an ongoing period of northerly winds and tidal effects.

For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is at flood stage and will continue to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 10/17/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood