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Flood Warning issued October 29 at 9:16AM EDT until October 30 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 29, 2026 9:18 am • Updated October 29, 2026 9:18 am • Florida

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

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor, which is also impacting river levels upstream. For the St. Johns River…including Deland, Astor…Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE…St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN…Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS…At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. – Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.…

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 1215 AM EDT.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.