Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
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 is forecast to remain in Minor Flood
Stage today, then strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow
leading to a quick rise in levels. The river is forecast to reach
Moderate Flood Stage late Sunday to early Monday, with a steady
increase through Moderate Flood Stage forecast next week.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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. At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps
covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's
Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish
Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair
Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks
underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive.
Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river.
Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards
inundated. At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane. At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed
into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become
inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the
river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor
are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are
inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is
inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and
yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall
at Blair's Jungle Den.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM EDT Saturday was 2.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early next
week following a period of persistent northeasterly winds.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- 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 late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov