Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Northeast winds are causing river levels on the St Johns at Astor to
rise through Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to reach
Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in this stage through
the end of this 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 2.8 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 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 2.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early this
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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov