United States / Southeast / Florida
Lake County, Florida, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 29, 12:04 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 29, 12:58 PM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 29, 1:21 PM EDT7 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 28 at 9:03AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Upstream persistent gusty northeast winds and tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow. At Deland, the river is forecast to crest near Minor Flood Stage the next couple days, then begin a slow decline through Action Stage later in the week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Thursday 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 Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet the next couple days. It will then fall below flood stage late in the week. - 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 late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 28 at 8:58AM 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 gusty northeast winds and upstream tidal effects are slowing river flow on the St Johns River at Astor. River levels are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week, but remain in Moderate Flood stage for at least the next couple weeks. For the St. Johns River...including Deland, 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 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 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.7 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 3.8 feet. - Forecast...River levels are forecast to crest around 3.8 feet this week, then begin a gradual decline late in the 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 9:03PM EDT until October 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The St Johns River at Deland is forecast to crest near Minor Flood Stage through tonight, before beginning a slow decline through the weekend. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet just after midnight tonight. 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 Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 9:00PM 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 and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The St Johns River at Astor will remain in Moderate Flood Stage, though river levels are forecast to slowly decline through this 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 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 PM EDT Tuesday 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 Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
“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.
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- Watering Reminder! · Groveland city · Oct 28, 6:03 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Historic train depot site to be deeded to City of Groveland · Groveland city · Oct 28, 4:52 PM EDT Published event
- Home · Tavares city · Oct 28, 4:50 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Notice - Cancellation of October 27, 2026 Strategic Planning Meeting · Groveland city · Oct 28, 4:48 PM EDT
- Celebrating the Acquisition of the 1925 Historic Train Depot · Groveland city · Oct 28, 4:45 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- City Clerk · Tavares city · Oct 28, 2:43 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Dia De Los Muertos Movie Night · Groveland city · Oct 28, 10:32 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Lake County moves forward with lawsuit over Mount Dora-area landfill odor · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 28, 11:06 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Groveland will take ownership of its historic 101-year-old train depot · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 28, 9:08 PM EDT Published event
- 'A serious problem': Lake County to sue over foul smell · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 28, 8:34 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- St. Johns River levels now expected to decline after flooding in Astor · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 28, 6:02 PM EDT Published event
- Lake County extends data center moratorium through June 2027 · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 28, 4:05 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Lake County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 28, 12:36 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Why is the St. Johns River flooding in Astor? Here’s why strong winds are to blame. · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 28, 12:04 PM EDT Published event
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Events
- Report In Lake County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Groveland will take ownership of its historic 101-year-old train depot” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 28, 9:08 PM EDT
- 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