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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:33PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Published November 2, 2026 8:36 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 8:36 pm • Florida

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Downstream tidal effects on the St Johns River have slowed flow at Astor. Heavy rainfall that…

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Downstream tidal effects on the St Johns River have slowed flow at Astor. Heavy rainfall that has occurred will lead to additional rises within Moderate flood stage. For the St. Johns River…including Astor…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring 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 and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram…

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 morning at 1145 AM EST.

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