Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 9:28AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 6:28am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 8:00pm
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 remains within Minor Flood Stage due to
tidal effects. River levels are forecast to gradually subside this
week but remain within Minor Flood stage.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday 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 AM EDT Tuesday was 2.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 2.6 feet today, and then gradually subside through Minor
Flood Stage this week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.6
feet on 10/14/1996.
- 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.
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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov