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Flood Warning issued October 31 at 8:42PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 31, 2026 8:49 pm • Updated October 31, 2026 8:49 pm • Florida

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent east-northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River have slowed flow at…

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent east-northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River have slowed flow at Astor. Forecast rainfall may lead to additional rises within Moderate flood stage. For the St. Johns River…including Astor…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT…Moderate 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 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…

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 Sunday afternoon at noon EST.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.