Flood WatchThursday, November 5
Rain that soaked Brevard County is headed down the St. Johns toward Astor
The Daily Sanford team
Brevard County saw 12 to 24 inches of rain that's expected to drain into the St. Johns and raise levels from Cocoa to Astor, WESH reported Monday night.
12 to 24 inchesof rain in Brevard County that is expected to drain into the St. Johns
The river forecasts are subject to change if more rain falls.
Source: WESH
In Astor, Lake County Emergency Management says more rain could push the river higher before it recedes. Self-service sandbags are at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40.
- Boaters in Astor: keep to idle speed and no-wake
- Drivers: don't go through floodwater or around barricades
- Questions: Lake County Emergency Management, 352-343-9420
Astor's Pam Russo told WKMG that wind direction can change where the water goes. She worries boat wakes could push water into homes once the river reopens. Levels there were slowly receding Wednesday night.
Three Astor boat ramps stay closed until the water recedes
| Boat ramp | Address |
|---|---|
| Butler Street | 55400 Butler Street |
| Pearl Street | 25140 E. Pearl Street |
| Lake George | 58300 Lake George Road |
Source: WFTV