Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:25PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.The St Johns River at Astor remains within Minor Flood Stage. River
levels are forecast to gradually subside the rest of this week, but
remain within Minor Flood stage due to a combination of tide effects
and additional rainfall.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river
and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of
properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road
on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards
of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in
effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet
south of the Riverview lodge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 2.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to very slowly subside from 2.4
feet tonight to 2.3 feet late this week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.4
feet on 06/06/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov