St. Johns River hits moderate flood stage in Volusia, could worsen
Volusia County is advising residents who live near the rising St. Johns River to be prepared in case its crest rises above roads. Recent heavy rainfall in Brevard County and other parts of Central Florida has contributed to the river reaching 5.24 feet just west of Lake Monroe near Sanford, according to U.S. Geological Survey data . That's considered the action stage, meaning agencies and residents should begin preparing for a possible flood. In Astor, just across the river from Volusia County, the river is above moderate flood stage, or 3.0 feet, and is projected to reach 3.3 feet by Nov. 11, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . A number of boat launches along the Intracoastal Waterway and on the St. Johns River are closed. In DeBary, a sign posted on barricade at the end of Highbanks Road noted the closure was due to "hazardous conditions caused by flooding on the St. Johns River." A man there who said he lived nearby said the river has encroached on some homes' yards. Clayton Jackson, public information officer for Volusia County, said emergency management officials have been checking residential areas near the river and will continue to monitor those
