Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 7 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to continue rising through minor
flood stage, reaching 2.9 feet late this week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9
feet on 03/02/1998.
- 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 late tonight at 230 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov