The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida. St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Heavy rain and saturated soils in the Middle Saint Johns basin have led to a steady rise in river levels near Astor. Levels are forecast to slowly rise to Minor Flood Stage within the next day, and remain steady through mid to late week. For the St. Johns River. including Astor. Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN. From Tuesday morning to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 2.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
