United States / Southeast / Florida
Lake County, Florida, Monday, October 19, 2026
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The Morning Brief
As of 6 a.m., there are no significant public safety incidents, meeting announcements, or utility disruptions to report across the county. Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 20, 6:31 AM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 19 at 9:56AM 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 northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage this morning. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this week. 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 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. At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog and Bonnet 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 8:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Monday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.1 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 1115 PM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:58PM 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. .Northeast winds are causing river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise through Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in this stage through the end of this 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 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. 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 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early this 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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 18 at 9:11AM 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. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage today, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow leading to a quicker rise in levels tonight. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in Moderate Flood through the end of this 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 8:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Sunday was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet Tuesday morning. 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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
What Each Status Rests On
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Weather
Official Warning3 official warnings in effect: Flood Warning.
Official Warnings
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GovernmentQuiet250 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Government
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Meetings That Day
No meeting was on an agenda we read for this day.
- Florida City Week: Touch a Truck · Lady Lake town · Oct 19, 6:07 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland City Council Approves South Lake Avenue & Cherry Street Streetscape · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland's Annual Financial Report (AFR) · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Fighting to preserve: Groveland invites public to attend and advocate to Save Wilson Island · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland City Council hosts workshop on recent water service issues · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Published event
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- Groveland Four Legacy Luncheon Media Release · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland Begins Grant-funded Inspection Work of Sewer System · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Sunshine Water Plant Experiences Brief Outage; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Published event
- Groveland approves budget focused on property tax relief, fiscal responsibility, essential services · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland Police Department News Release · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Water Pressure Media Release · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice - Closing of Offices Thanksgiving Holiday · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice - Notice of CBA Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice March 19, 2026, City Council Workshop · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT Published event
- Public Notice - January 21, 2025 City Council Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- April Charter Review Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Packet · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice EAR Engagement Workshop November 19, 2025 · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice - City Council Final Public Budget Hearing · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice - March 24, 2025 CRA Board Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- City of Mascotte 100 Year Celebration · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice - April 8th Youth Council · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice - District 4 Neighborhood Huddle April 24th, 2025 · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice - December 30, 2024 City Council Special Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
- Public Notice May 27, 2025 CRA Board Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice - Lake League Luncheon · Groveland city · Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT
And 225 more reports on this day, not listed here.
Local NewsQuiet32 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet32 reports on this day, none published as an event.
- Groveland City Council addresses water service disruptions and aging infrastructure · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 19, 10:45 PM EDT Published event
- AVCA East Qualifier beach volleyball tournament arrives in Lake County · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 19, 10:42 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Boy, 13, reported missing from Clermont found safe, Lake County deputies say · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 19, 10:26 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Hey Harper shut down sales to give away 8,000 pairs of freeearrings · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
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- Read your daily horoscope for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
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- Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Meet the Lake County legend who inspired Indiana Jones · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- See Mega Millions winning numbers for jackpot on Tuesday, Oct. 20 · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Does Publix hike prices during BOGO sales in Florida? We just checked. · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 21: Best Florida viewing spots · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Nearly 1.6 million pounds of meat voluntarily recalled nationwide News · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Lake County restaurant inspections: 8 cited for high-priority violations · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Where are the future Buc-ee's locations in Florida? 2 coming in 2027 · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- How one Florida woman lost 29 pounds with meal replacement shakes · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Recap: Florida executes cop killer William Reaves · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Florida Bar staffer on leave for racist messages sent to UM football player · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- What we know about Leesburg's Ramshackle Cafe closing and when it's reopening News · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- This huge 70-inch Fire TV is now at a record-low $299.99 on Amazon · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Get your brain moving with a clue to Tuesday's daily crossword. · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play… · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Do Florida black bears hibernate? 12 ways to keep you, your pets safe · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Florida Poly unveils flying vehicle, first in nation… · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bill Clinton revs up Florida Dems: Trump treats 'allies like dirt' · Daily Commercial · Oct 19, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
And 7 more reports on this day, not listed here.
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Events
- Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Groveland City Council addresses water service disruptions and aging infrastructure” by WESH 2 (NBC) · first seen Oct 19, 10:45 PM EDT
- Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Sunshine Water Plant Experiences Brief Outage; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect” by Groveland city · first seen Oct 19, 5:10 PM EDT
- Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Public Notice March 19, 2026, City Council Workshop” by Groveland city · first seen Oct 19, 5:07 PM EDT