Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
255 WGUS82 KMLB 220041 FLSMLB Flood Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 741 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .River levels on the St Johns near Astor are forecast to hover around 3 feet as winds become north to northwesterly and breezy. The river is then forecast to resume a slow decline early next week as winds become lighter. Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EST. && FLC069-127-221600- /O.CON.KMLB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ASTF1.3.ER.240905T2237Z.241012T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 741 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * 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 6:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EST Thursday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue St Johns River Astor 2.3 2.9 Thu 6 pm 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 && LAT...LON 2908 8150 2932 8169 2935 8157 2910 8142 $$ Watson