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Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 9, 2026 8:59 am • Updated October 9, 2026 8:59 am • 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. .The St Johns River at Astor has reached Moderate Flood Stage due to northeast winds and…

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida… St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor has reached Moderate Flood Stage due to northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. River levels are then forecast to remain just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend and into early next week. 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 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking…

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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