Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 10:19AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 7:19am
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.The St Johns River at Astor remains in Moderate Flood Stage due to
north winds and upstream heavy rainfall draining through the basin.
River levels are forecast to remain near the Moderate Flood Stage
through this week.
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 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM 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 9:30 AM EDT Monday was 3.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at around 3.1
feet through this week.
- 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 morning at 1030 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov