Flood Warning issued October 27 at 9:03PM EDT until October 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
- Area
- Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
- In effect
- Oct 27, 9:03 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 28, 2:00 PM EDT
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne FL
Full text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The St Johns River at Deland is forecast to crest near Minor Flood Stage through tonight, before beginning a slow decline through the weekend. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - 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 1100 AM EDT.