LAKE, FL; Volusia, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.Gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow, thereby leading to river level rises at the St Johns Near Deland. The river is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage Tuesday morning, remaining near 4.0 feet through at least Wednesday morning, and then begin a slow decline through late week.
For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.
* 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 Monday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning or early afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Lake, FL; Volusia, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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