‘You have to accept it:’ Lake County roads underwater as St. Johns River rises

Parts of Astor are dealing with flooding as the St. Johns River continues to rise, according to Lake County officials.On Wild Hog Road, what normally serves as a neighborhood street is now covered by water. Residents estimate the deepest areas are under as much as about a foot and a half of water.Lynn Moody has lived in the area for 13 years. “Sometimes we’ll paddle around our neighbor’s houses,” he said. “If they’re there, we’ll get a beer from neighbor to neighbor.”Moody said the flooding has gotten bad enough this week that some neighbors are parking cars in his yard to keep them out of the water.Sandbag distributionResidents can access a self-service sandbag distribution site.The site is at:Lake County Fire Rescue Station 1023023 State Road 40, AstorThe site provides bags and sands, but residents must bring their own shovels.Hurricane conditions can drive water levels higher, to about 4.7 feet, but Moody said this week’s flooding, with levels around 3.7 feet, is among the worst he