Flood Warning issued October 7 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...Forecast flooding changed to Moderate severity for the following
rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to continue a steady rise
through this week due to northerly winds and repeated rounds of heavy
rainfall across the basin.

For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w, Above Lake Harney,
Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* 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 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 2.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1
feet on 09/10/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood