ASTOR, Fla. — More rain could bring higher water levels for residents along the St. Johns River in Astor.
Lake County Emergency Management says recent rainfall and additional rain in the forecast are expected to push river levels higher before they begin to fall. County officials will continue watching conditions and share updates as they become available.
For residents dealing with flooding, sandbags remain available, and three local boat ramps are still closed.
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Where to get sandbags
Lake and Volusia County residents can pick up self-service sandbags at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40 in Astor.
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Three boat ramps remain closed
The following ramps will stay closed until water levels drop and boats can be launched and retrieved safely:
- Butler Street Boat Ramp — 55400 Butler Street
- Pearl Street Boat Ramp — 25140 E. Pearl Street
- Lake George Boat Ramp — 58300 Lake George Road
Boaters traveling through Astor are urged to keep their speed at idle and leave no wake to help protect flooded properties.
On the road, don’t cross floodwater
Officials are reminding drivers to follow posted signs, stay out of flooded roads and never go around barricades. Residents should also keep children and pets away from floodwaters.
What to know about trash pickup
Lake County suspended recycling, bulk and yard waste collection in Astor for Nov. 2–3 because of flooding. Regular household garbage collection will continue as scheduled.
Residents who use the Tarragona Way collection point should instead take their carts to the designated area at Blue Creek Lodge Road and Lake George Road by 6 a.m. Other residents should keep carts out of floodwater and place them along the nearest non-flooded section of roadway by 6 a.m.
The Astor drop-off center remains open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For collection questions, call 352-343-3776.
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Need flood-related assistance?
Call the Lake County Office of Emergency Management at 352-343-9420 with questions about flood-related needs or assistance.
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