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Flood Warning issued October 18 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 18, 2026 9:12 am • Updated October 18, 2026 9:12 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 today, but strong northeasterly winds will…

…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 today, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow leading to a quicker rise in levels tonight. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in Moderate Flood 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 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads…

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 1100 PM EDT.

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