Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:54PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood
Stage through Sunday, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river
flow leading to a quick rise in levels. The river is forecast to
reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, with a steady increase
through Moderate Flood Stage forecast through the 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 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 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Saturday was 2.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet Tuesday
morning. 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 Sunday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov