Værmelding for Astor Lookout Tower

Flood Warning issued November 11 at 8:52AM EST 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 Saint Johns River at Astor remains in Moderate Flood Stage anda slow decline is forecast to continue. River levels are forecast tofall to Minor Flood Stage mid-week. Residents and interests alongthe Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged, butimproving, flood impacts.For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding isforecast.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 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 Monday 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 Monday was 3.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above floodstage at 3.0 feet.- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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