United States / Southeast / Florida
Lake County, Florida, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 28, 12:04 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 29, 12:43 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 29, 12:56 PM EDT5 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 10:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor 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 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous homes on Wildhog, Possum and Bonnet roads. Roads along Blue Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter, Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet this afternoon. - 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 27 at 10:04AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 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 26 at 9:41PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow, thereby leading to river level rises at the St Johns Near Deland. The river is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage Tuesday morning, remaining near 4.0 feet through at least Wednesday morning, and then begin a slow decline through late week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning or early afternoon. - Flood stage is 4.0 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:20PM 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 gusty northeast winds are causing river levels to rise on the St Johns at Astor, currently in Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to remain in Moderate Flood Stage, perhaps beginning a slow decline late week into the weekend. 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 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous homes on Wildhog, Possum, Bonnet and Snail roads. Roads along Blue Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter, Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Monday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:55AM 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 gusty northeast winds are causing river levels to rise on the St Johns at Astor, currently in Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to continue to climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage early this week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and 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 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Monday was 3.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet this evening. - 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 1130 PM EDT.
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Meetings That Day
- Public Notice - Historic Groveland Train Depot Dedication October 30, 2026 · Groveland city · Oct 27, 5:34 PM EDT
- Public Notice - Historic Groveland Train Depot Dedication October 30, 2026 · Groveland city · Oct 27, 4:09 PM EDT
- Volusia County Residents Along the St. Johns River Can Access Sandbags in Lake County · Volusia County government · Oct 27, 10:41 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Eustis Community Center faces proposed land-use change as city confirms another redevelopment offer · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 27, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- St. Johns River reaches moderate flood stage near Astor · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 27, 11:18 AM EDT Published event
- Free sandbag site opens in Astor for Volusia and Lake counties · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 27, 11:04 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Leesburg woman arrested in connection with deadly Marion County crash · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 27, 10:26 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Man steals baskets of groceries, including 15 packages of steak from Clermont Publix, police say · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 27, 8:58 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- ‘You have to accept it:’ Lake County roads underwater as St. Johns River rises · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 27, 4:38 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Events
- Flooding In Lake County, Florida Confirmed · first reported as “St. Johns River reaches moderate flood stage near Astor” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 27, 11:18 AM EDT