Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:34PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 8:00am
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 is forecast to remain in Minor Flood
Stage through Friday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain
through the basin. However, strong northeasterly winds are forecast
this weekend and will return the river to Moderate Flood Stage.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor 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 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 2.7 feet.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov