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Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 18, 2026 9:02 pm • Updated October 18, 2026 9:02 pm • Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Northeast winds are causing river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise through Minor Flood Stage. The river…

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Northeast winds are causing river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise through Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in this stage through the end of this 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 Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish…

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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

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