ASTOR, Fla. – Flooding along Bonnet Road in Astor is expected to intensify as water from the St. John’s River slowly creeps onto streets and into driveways, leaving residents who live near the river once again confronting rising water despite sunny skies.
Some people who live on Bonnet Road are dealing with deep standing water across the roadway and water lapping at the edge of driveways. Several streets in the neighborhood displayed similar conditions; some told News 6 that the situation is familiar but still difficult to manage.
“It’s still tough to deal with,” a lady named Beth said.
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The town sits on the St. Johns River, between Lake and Volusia counties.
The St. John’s River has been in moderate flood stage for just