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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor, which is also impacting river levels upstream. For the St. Johns River...including Deland, Astor...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...At Deland, the river has reached a crest of 4.0 feet, and is expected to begin a slow decline in Action Stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor, which is also impacting river levels upstream. For the St. Johns River...including Deland, Astor...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail 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 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Thursday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...At Astor, river levels are forecast to slowly decline but remain in Moderate Flood Stage for at least the next couple weeks. Additional rises are possible as onshore winds periodically increase. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.

* WHAT...Major saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding expected during times of high tide. * WHERE...Trout River area of Duval County, FL. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding expected during times of high tide. * WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding during times of high tide. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal portions of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.