United States / Southeast / Florida
Lake County, Florida, Friday, October 23, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 24, 12:15 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 25, 12:43 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 26, 12:44 AM EDT3 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 8:43AM 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. .Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the weekend. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week, after northeast winds increase again. 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 3.5 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 7:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Friday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet today, with additional rises within Moderate Flood Stage this weekend. - 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 22 at 9:03PM 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. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the weekend. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week, after northeast winds increase again. 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 3.5 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 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 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 Friday morning at 1115 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:36AM 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. The river is forecast to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the weekend. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage next week, after northeast winds increase again. 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 3.5 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 Thursday the stage was 3.2 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 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
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- Home School Programs · Tavares city · Oct 23, 4:10 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Recreational Activities · Tavares city · Oct 23, 4:01 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- BOO! Festival · Tavares city · Oct 23, 1:05 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Christmas Celebration · Tavares city · Oct 23, 1:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Domestic Partnership Registry · Tavares city · Oct 23, 11:17 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Mount Dora selects new police chief · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 23, 11:10 PM EDT Published event
- 78-year-old Fruitland Park man accused of pulling gun on delivery driver · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 23, 8:32 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region · WPLG Local 10 (ABC) · Oct 23, 6:38 PM EDT
- Pole falls on cars near Lake County roundabout work · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 23, 6:15 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Michael G. Dieppa chosen as Mount Dora’s next police chief · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 23, 5:27 PM EDT Published event
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- Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region · WPLG Local 10 (ABC) · Oct 23, 4:41 PM EDT
- Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 23, 1:37 PM EDT
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Events
- Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Michael G. Dieppa chosen as Mount Dora’s next police chief” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 23, 5:27 PM EDT