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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
919 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...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 remains within Minor Flood Stage and is
forecast to continue to rise, cresting on Sunday due to an ongoing
period of northerly winds and tidal effects. River levels are
forecast to then subside slightly before remaining steady through the
middle of next week.
For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w, Above Lake Harney,
Sanford, Deland, Astor...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
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919 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 Tales RV Resort and
Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river
water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor
Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are
covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud
roads are underwater with yards inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 2.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet
early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9
feet on 10/17/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 2908 8150 2932 8169 2935 8157 2910 8142
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Watson