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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:54 PM Oct. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO
11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:07 PM Oct. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.3 feet, Major flooding occurs to many structures
and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 5.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 5.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed        Forecasts (2 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

St Johns River
Deland        4.0   5.5   Tue 10 am 5.5   5.6   5.6   5.7


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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:06 PM Oct. 15, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, Major widespread and long duration flooding
occurs, with water rescues and evacuations necessary. Most
low-lying homes become uninhabitable due to 2 to 3 feet water
depth in many areas of the community on or near the river. Water
reaches Front Street south of SR-40. Areas off of Riveredge Drive
are inaccessible. Water surrounds and enters homes on Riverview
Drive and Claire Street. Most areas near the Astor Landing
Camptround are inaccessible due to knee-deep water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 4.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain in Major Flood
Stage, around 4.5 to 4.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed        Forecasts (2 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

St Johns River
Astor         2.3   4.5   Tue 10 am 4.6   4.6   4.5   4.5


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