Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:50AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
October 2, 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 will remain near Minor Flood Stage
through early this weekend before falling into Action Stage through
early next week. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into
Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a
return of northerly winds.
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 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river
and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of
properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road
on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards
of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in
effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet
south of the Riverview lodge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 2.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near Minor Flood Stage
through early this weekend and is then forecast to fall into
Action Stage late this weekend into early next week. The river is
then expected to rise back into Minor Flood Stage into the middle
of next week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.4
feet on 06/06/2023.
- 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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov