Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 19 at 9:33PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 19, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns
at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to
climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this
week. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage
next week after northeasterly winds increase again.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate 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 Monday the stage was 3.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Monday was 3.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.5 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 Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov