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Flood Warning

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Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream has resulted in continued river levels in Minor Flood Stage. River levels are expected to remain steady into the weekend as a large volume of water works north through the basin, though developing northerly winds could generate a small rise.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...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 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.7 to 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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 1115 PM EST.
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