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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 9:27 PM EST – Wednesday 11/04 11:15 AM EST

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida

St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to rise into Minor Flood Stage. The River is forecast to climb through Minor flood stage through this weekend.

For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

St Johns River near Deland.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 4.5 feet, Water moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.

Additional Details

- At 8:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Tuesday was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 4.0 feet. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

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 Wednesday morning at 1115 AM EST.


Areas Impacted

  • Lake, FL
  • Volusia, FL

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Tuesday 11/03 9:33 PM EST – Wednesday 11/04 11:15 AM EST

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream will maintain river levels within Moderate flood stage through this weekend as water works north through the basin.

For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

St Johns River near Astor.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den.

Additional Details

- At 8:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Tuesday was 3.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

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 Wednesday morning at 1115 AM EST.


Areas Impacted

  • Lake, FL
  • Volusia, FL

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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Flood Warning

Created by the NWS Melbourne WFO

Click/tap image to enlarge | A Flood Warning remains in effect through 9:30 AM on Wednesday along portions of the east central Florida coast, primarily from Melbourne southward, due to ongoing flooding issues. Continue to follow the advice of local safety officials and never drive through flooded roadways.

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