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Flood Warning issued October 19 at 9:33PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 19, 2026 9:37 pm • Updated October 19, 2026 9:37 pm • Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The…

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this week. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week after northeasterly winds increase again. 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 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads…

Official safety instructions

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 afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.

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