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Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:40AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Affecting Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

In effect until: Oct 7, 2026, 3:00 AM

Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Likely impact across 2 counties in FL; effects through 3:00 AM.

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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor has risen into Minor Flood Stage and is
forecast to continue a steady rise through this week due to northerly
winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin.

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...From this morning 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 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 2.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river has risen to Minor Flood Stage at 2.3 feet
and is expected to continue rising through flood stage, reaching
2.7 feet late this week.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.6
feet on 10/14/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™