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Lake County, Florida, Thursday, October 8, 2026

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4 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.

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Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 10:05AM 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 continues a steady rise within Minor Flood Stage and is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage tonight due to northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. River levels are then forecast to remain near to just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor 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 lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.0 feet just after midnight tonight and linger at or just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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 8, 10:05 AM EDT · expires Oct 8, 11:15 PM EDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:58AM 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. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor 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 lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.0 feet just after midnight tonight and linger at or just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 8, 9:58 AM EDT · expires Oct 8, 11:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...Forecast flooding changed 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 is forecast to continue a steady rise through this week due to northerly winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w, Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 7, 7:36 PM EDT · expires Oct 8, 11:00 AM EDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * 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 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue rising through minor flood stage, reaching 2.9 feet late this week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 03/02/1998. - 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 late tonight at 230 AM EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 7, 2:30 PM EDT · expires Oct 8, 2:30 AM EDT · Issuer

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Thu, Oct 8, 12:00 AM EDTOctober 8, 2026 City Council Workshop Agenda Packet. Agenda · Groveland city
Thu, Oct 8, 1:07 PM EDTRevised. Agenda · Groveland city
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Events

  • Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Groveland residents press water contractor for answers after treatment plant failures” by WKMG (News 6 CBS) · first seen Oct 8, 11:15 PM EDT
  • Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Temporary Lane Closure Beginning Oct. 12” by Tavares city · first seen Oct 8, 12:25 PM EDT
  • Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Lake County deputies seek man accused of trespassing to pick palmetto berries” by WESH 2 (NBC) · first seen Oct 8, 10:51 AM EDT
  • Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Lady Lake Christmas parade canceled due to rising public safety costs” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 6, 12:54 PM EDT
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