Lake County, Florida, Sunday, October 4, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:14AM 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. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to dip from Minor Flood Stage to Action Stage this weekend. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a return of northerly winds. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain right around flood stage at 2.3 feet through today. It will then fall into Action Stage for a couple of days before rising back into flood stage towards the middle of next week. Additional rises through Minor Flood Stage are forecast thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.5 feet on 05/28/2023. - 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 1100 PM EDT.