United States / Southeast / Florida
Volusia County, Florida, Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:14AM 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 dip from Minor Flood Stage to Action Stage this weekend. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a return of northerly winds. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain right around flood stage at 2.3 feet through today. It will then fall into Action Stage for a couple of days before rising back into flood stage towards the middle of next week. Additional rises through Minor Flood Stage are forecast thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.5 feet on 05/28/2023. - 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 2 at 8:44PM 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 dip from Minor Flood Stage to Action Stage this weekend. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a return of northerly winds. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.0 feet, River levels rise and fills canals, encroaching on docks, yards and boat ramps in the vicinity of SR-40. Properties in low areas along and near the river and many canals should prepare for further water encroachment. At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Friday was 2.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near Minor Flood Stage through early this weekend, then fall into Action Stage late this weekend into early next week. The river is then expected to rise back into Minor Flood Stage into the middle of next week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.5 feet on 05/28/2023. - 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 Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:50AM 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 will remain near Minor Flood Stage through early this weekend before falling into Action Stage through early next week. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a return of northerly winds. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Friday was 2.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near Minor Flood Stage through early this weekend and is then forecast to fall into Action Stage late this weekend into early next week. The river is then expected to rise back into Minor Flood Stage into the middle of next week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.4 feet on 06/06/2023. - 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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- October 2, 2026 (1630-0430) · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 3, 6:10 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Boil water notice issued for Volusia County customers in several communities after pressure loss · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 3, 10:33 PM EDT Published event
- Volusia County issues boil water notice for five local communities · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 3, 8:31 PM EDT Published event
- Boil water notice issued for Volusia County utility customers, county says · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 3, 8:15 PM EDT Published event
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- Daytona Beach special event zone in effect on Saturday · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 3, 6:14 PM EDT Published event
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- FCSO unveils new helicopter for law enforcement, emergency medical missions · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 3, 5:55 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bunnell prepares for leadership change following City Manager Alvin Jackson’s resignation · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 3, 3:35 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Daytona Beach International Airport partners with Early Learning Coalition on aviation-themed activities · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 3, 9:00 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Events
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Boil water notice issued for Volusia County utility customers, county says” by WESH 2 (NBC) · first seen Oct 3, 8:15 PM EDT
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Daytona Beach establishes special event zone to curb potential truck event crowds” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 2, 4:55 PM EDT