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Flooding In Astor, Lake County, Florida, Oct 27, 2026 · Confirmed

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Status

Confirmed by an official source

Independent sources

3

First seen

Oct 27, 11:18 AM EDT

updated Oct 29, 11:18 AM EDT

Topic

Local News

What Happened

The St. Johns River reached moderate flood stage near Astor as strong winds contributed to the flooding, WFTV and WKMG reported. River levels are now expected to decline after the flooding in Astor, WESH 2 reported.

Written by our system from the sources below (3), version 2, Oct 28, 6:45 PM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.

Sources · Copies Of One Story Count Once

How It Unfolded

Oct 27, 12:04 PM EDT · first source seen

Official Confirmation

Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 10:04AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until 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 AM EDT Tuesday 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 this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - 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 this evening at 1115 PM EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 27, 10:04 AM EDT
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 10:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor 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 and Bonnet 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 AM EDT Tuesday 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 AM EDT Tuesday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet this afternoon. - 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 this evening at 1115 PM EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 27, 10:04 AM EDT

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How We Decided

Oct 27, 12:07 PM EDTPublished: One source reported it, and an official source confirms it.