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Flood Warning issued November 13 at 9:28AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL...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 at Astor continue to hover just above3.0 feet, or in Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast toresume a very slow decline later in the week, falling to Minor FloodStage this weekend. Residents and interests along the Saint JohnsRiver should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts.For the St. Johns River...including Deland, Astor...Moderateflooding is forecast.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EST.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homeson or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches theparking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions ofAlligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along BlueCreek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and LakeDexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closestto the river on McPherson Lane.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:30 AM EST Wednesday was 3.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady aboveModerate Flood Stage at 3.0 feet.- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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