LAKE COUNTY, Fla. -- Central Florida flood waters may start moving north because much of the rainwater ended up in the Saint John's River, which flows from south to north.

Residents in Astor are bracing for the rising river water to head their way.

The water was starting to come out of the Saint John's River's banks. The area in Lake County has received a lot of rain this week and the winds off the Atlantic are backing up the river's ability to drain into the ocean.

With more rain in the forecast, people who live in the area say they are starting to get nervous.

"It came behind the wall water went through and blew it out," said Richard Altman, Saint John's River resident.

Heavy winds and rain washed out part of his backyard and he said he's getting ready for round two.

"We don't need the downpours we've had too much to fast," he said.

More rain is on the way and Altman has a truck filled with crushed concrete for sand bags.

His neighbors say they are getting ready too. Nancy Brand is watched the river rise.

"Oh my goodness what will happen tomorrow?" she asked.

Presently, the Saint John's River is just below flood stage. Forecasters say it will crest by Sunday and stay above flood stage for the next 5 to 7 days.

Brand says is still cleaning up from Tropical Storm Faye.

"We lost most of our landscaping we just turned the sprinklers on too much water and we are going to lose it again and when you live on the river you know these things," said Brand.

Just because the river reaches flood stage doesn't necessarily mean homes will flood. Officials say it all depends on how much rain Central Florida gets over the next few days.