St. Johns River reaches moderate flood stage near Astor

The St. Johns River in Astor remained at moderate flood stage Tuesday morning, with water levels approaching 3.8 feet, according to Lake County Emergency Management.In an 8:40 a.m. update, officials urged residents to use caution in flood-prone areas and avoid driving through standing water. Lake County Public Works has added signs in areas of concern to warn drivers about potential flooding.Residents should never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Officials also urged people to keep children and pets away from floodwaters and monitor local updates.A self-service sandbag site is available at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, located at 23023 S.R. 40 in Astor.Residents with unmet needs or who need assistance related to flooding can contact Lake County Emergency Management at 352-343-9420.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.