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Flood Warning

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Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue rising through minor flood stage, reaching 2.9 feet late this week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 03/02/1998. - 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 late tonight at 230 AM EDT.
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