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St. Johns River flooding continues near Astor as water levels slowly decline
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Flooding continues along the St. Johns River near Astor, where water levels remain at a moderate flood stage, according to Lake County Emergency Management.Earlier this week, Drone 9 flew over the area, capturing images of residents dealing with significant flooding as the river rose.Lake County Emergency Management says water levels are currently near four feet but are expected to slowly decline.While levels are forecast to fall gradually, flooding remains a concern for residents in the Astor area as water levels begin to recede.Stay with Channel 9 for updates on river conditions and flooding concerns in Lake County.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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