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Flood Warning issued October 28 at 8:58AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 28, 2026 9:02 am • Updated October 28, 2026 9:02 am • Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Persistent gusty northeast winds and upstream tidal effects are slowing river flow on the St Johns River at Astor. River…

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Persistent gusty northeast winds and upstream tidal effects are slowing river flow on the St Johns River at Astor. River levels are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week, but remain in Moderate Flood stage for at least the next couple weeks. For the St. Johns River…including Deland, 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 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to…

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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

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