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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:44PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Affecting Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Confirmed across 2 counties in FL; expires 3:00 PM.

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 Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...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 is forecast to dip from Minor Flood
Stage to Action Stage this weekend. 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 2.0 feet, River levels rise and fills canals,
encroaching on docks, yards and boat ramps in the vicinity of
SR-40. Properties in low areas along and near the river and many
canals should prepare for further water encroachment. 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 7:30 PM 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 7:30 PM EDT Friday was 2.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near Minor Flood Stage
through early this weekend, then 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 2.5
feet on 05/28/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™