Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:13AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:13am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.
.The St Johns River at Astor is currently at Flood Stage 2.3 feet and
is forecast to continue to rise through Minor Flood Stage into Sunday
due to an ongoing period of northerly winds and tidal effects.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...From this morning 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is at flood stage and will continue to rise
to a crest of 2.8 feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9
feet on 10/17/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov