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The St. Johns near Sanford is forecast to hit about 6.4 feet Monday evening
Forecast shows the St. Johns rising at Sanford, DeLand and Astor
River stage in feet; Sanford's forecast is for Monday evening
Source: FOX 35 Orlando
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| Thursday | Early next week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5.1 ft | 6.4 ft | +25% |
| DeLand | 4.0 ft | 4.6 ft | +15% |
| Astor | 3.2 ft | 3.4 ft | +6% |
If you live along the St. Johns River, the water isn't done rising. Runoff from Monday's catastrophic flooding in southern Brevard County keeps moving north, and FOX 35 reports flood warnings remain in effect for Cocoa, Geneva, Sanford, DeLand and Astor. The sky may be dry, but the river didn't get the memo.
Near Sanford, the river stood at about 5.1 feet Thursday, with minor flooding forecast. It's expected to reach about 6.4 feet Monday evening, approaching the point where some low-lying homes in Stone Island and Stillbrook could see water intrusion. WKMG says the St. Johns near Cocoa is expected to crest in major flood stage Friday, higher than the Hurricane Ian flood.
- Geneva: could approach major flood stage early next week
- DeLand: river reached flood stage at 4 feet Thursday
- Duration: the slow-moving river may stay flooded for weeks
- Boating restrictions: Astor, Lake Monroe and Mullet Lake
Flooding moves north from Brevard toward Sanford this week
- Nov. 2Catastrophic flooding hits southern Brevard County.
- Nov. 5The St. Johns reaches flood stage at 4 feet near DeLand.
- Nov. 6The St. Johns near Cocoa is expected to crest in major flood stage.
- Nov. 9The St. Johns near Sanford is forecast to reach about 6.4 feet in the evening.
Sources: FOX 35 Orlando, WKMG
Volusia County officials say the impact will be felt most toward the end of the week, and they're urging riverside residents to fill sandbags and stock several days of supplies. We'd steer clear of barricades and flooded roads, and check the National Weather Service river forecasts before you head out.
