United States / Southeast / Florida
Lake County, Florida, Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 16, 12:55 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 12:47 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 12:48 AM EDT4 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
The Morning Brief
There are no major updates reported across government meetings, health, environment, or utilities for the county this morning, with local news channels quiet. Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:34PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 16, 6:05 AM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 3:34PM 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 remain in Minor Flood Stage through Friday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. However, strong northeasterly winds are forecast this weekend and will return the river to Moderate Flood Stage, with a steady increase through Moderate Flood Stage forecast through early next week. 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 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EDT Thursday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early next week following a period of persistent northeasterly winds. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:56AM 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. 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 8:30 AM EDT Thursday 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 AM EDT Thursday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage near 2.7 feet through late week. A rise near Moderate Flood Stage is forecast into early next week. - 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 1100 PM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:34PM 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 remain in Minor Flood Stage through Friday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. However, strong northeasterly winds are forecast this weekend and will return the river to Moderate Flood Stage. 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 8:30 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 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.7 feet. - 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:36AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor 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 remain in Minor Flood Stage through Friday, as previous heavy rainfall continues to drain through the basin. However, strong northeasterly winds this weekend are forecast to lead a return to Moderate Flood Stage. 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 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. 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 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.8 feet. - 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 1100 PM EDT.
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