Fruitland Park

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:43PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...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 in Moderate Flood Stage due to recent northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. River levels are forecast to remain just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend and into next week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and 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 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Saturday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood