Flood Warning

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

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream has resulted in river levels just at or below Moderate flood stage which river levels are expected to remain steady just at Moderate Flood stage through this week and into the weekend as a large volume of water works north through the basin.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EST Monday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.9 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood