Flood Warning issued October 28 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Persistent northeast winds and upstream tidal effects are slowing
river flow on the St Johns River at Astor. River levels are forecast
to slowly decline into the weekend but remain in Moderate Flood stage
for at least the next couple weeks.

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 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering
many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration
flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return
below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road
becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous
homes on Wildhog, Possum, Bonnet and Snail roads. Roads along Blue
Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter,
Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are
inaccessible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 3.8 feet.
- Forecast...River levels are forecast to begin a gradual decline
through late week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood