Edgewater, FL Weather Alerts

Volusia County6:27 PM EDT28.99°N, 80.90°WElevation 3 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:00 PM Tue·Issued 3:52 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Melbourne FL

Flood Warning issued October 20 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

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

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this week. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week after northeasterly winds increase again.

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 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane.

At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den.

Additional details: - At 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

Areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 4:00 AM Wed·Issued 2:18 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS Melbourne FL

High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 2:18AM EDT until October 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.

Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 4:00 AM Thu·Issued 2:18 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS Melbourne FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 2:18AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Details

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.

Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

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