Flood Warning

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

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor remains within Minor Flood Stage and is forecast to continue to rise, cresting on Sunday due to an ongoing period of northerly winds and tidal effects. River levels are forecast to remain steady thereafter.

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 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Friday was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet on Sunday. - 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