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Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:55AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 26, 2026 9:57 am • Updated October 26, 2026 9:57 am • Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent gusty northeast winds are causing river levels to rise on the St Johns at Astor, currently in Moderate Flood…

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent gusty northeast winds are causing river levels to rise on the St Johns at Astor, currently in Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to continue to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage early this week. For the St. Johns River…including Astor…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and 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 and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina…

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 this evening at 1130 PM EDT.

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