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Flood Warning issued October 16 at 10:44AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 16, 2026 10:49 am • Updated October 16, 2026 10:49 am • Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage through Saturday, as previous heavy rainfall…

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage through Saturday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. Strong northeasterly winds this weekend will slow or even reverse flow, causing the river to rise back into Moderate Flood Stage, with a steady increase through Moderate Flood Stage forecast through early next week. For the St. Johns River…including Astor…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE…St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN…Until further notice. * IMPACTS…At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South…

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 midnight EDT.

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