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Flooding In Flagler Beach, Volusia County, Florida, Oct 26, 2026 · Confirmed
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Oct 26, 10:42 PM EDT
updated Oct 26, 10:42 PM EDT
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Coastal flood warning remains in effect for Flagler Beach · WESH 2 (NBC)Oct 26, 10:42 PM EDT
How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
Coastal Flood Warning
“Coastal Flood Warning issued October 26 at 1:39AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 26, 1:39 AM EDT
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:20PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent gusty northeast winds are causing river levels to rise on the St Johns at Astor, currently in Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to remain in Moderate Flood Stage, perhaps beginning a slow decline late week into the weekend. 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 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous homes on Wildhog, Possum, Bonnet and Snail roads. Roads along Blue Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter, Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Monday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 26, 9:20 PM EDT
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:41PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow, thereby leading to river level rises at the St Johns Near Deland. The river is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage Tuesday morning, remaining near 4.0 feet through at least Wednesday morning, and then begin a slow decline through late week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening. * 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 PM EDT Monday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning or early afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 26, 9:41 PM EDT
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How We Decided
Oct 26, 11:49 PM EDTPublished: One source reported it, and an official source confirms it.