United States / Southeast / Florida
Volusia County, Florida, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 7, 12:18 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 7, 3:30 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 7, 9:20 PM EDTVersion 4 · Oct 8, 9:51 PM EDTVersion 5 · Oct 9, 12:24 PM EDTVersion 6 · Oct 9, 1:09 PM EDTVersion 7 · Oct 9, 2:27 PM EDTVersion 8 · Oct 9, 7:03 PM EDTVersion 9 · Oct 9, 8:24 PM EDTVersion 10 · Oct 9, 11:58 PM EDT1 official warning recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
The Morning Brief
A precautionary boil water notice has been lifted for Volusia County Water Utility customers, according to Volusia County government and the Florida Department of Health. In Daytona Beach, Midtown residents are preparing for potential localized flooding, WESH 2 reports. In county administration, the Volusia County Council approved a one-year pause on license plate reader cameras, according to reports from WKMG and WFTV. Additionally, a proposed ban on large-scale data centers in unincorporated Volusia County has advanced to its next review, according to the Volusia County government. Separately, WFTV and WESH 2 report that a New Smyrna Beach High School employee was arrested following an online communication investigation regarding the alleged solicitation of a minor. Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:40AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
Written by our system from the sources below (9), version 1, Oct 7, 6:24 AM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Volusia County government
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Florida Department of Health in Flagler County
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
- New Smyrna Beach High School employee arrested following online communication investigation · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC)
- New Smyrna Beach school employee arrested for trying to solicit sex with minor, police say · WESH 2 (NBC)
- Volusia County Council hits pause on license plate reader cameras for a year · WKMG (News 6 CBS)
- Volusia County Council approves one-year moratorium on license plate reader cameras · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC)
- Daytona Beach Midtown residents prepare for potential localized flooding · WESH 2 (NBC)
- Proposed Large-Scale Data Center Ban in Unincorporated Volusia County Moves to Next Review · Volusia County government
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:40AM 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 Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor has risen into Minor Flood Stage and is forecast to continue a steady rise through this week due to northerly winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. 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...From this morning 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 2.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has risen to Minor Flood Stage at 2.3 feet and is expected to continue rising through flood stage, reaching 2.7 feet late this week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.6 feet on 10/14/1996. - 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
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning1 official warning in effect: Flood Warning.
Weather
Official Warning1 official warning in effect: Flood Warning.
Official Warnings
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GovernmentActive24 reports on this day from 13 sources.
Government
Active24 reports on this day from 13 sources.
Meetings That Day
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- October 6, 2026 (0430 - 1630) · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 5:49 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Community Yard Sales · Daytona Beach city · Oct 6, 5:06 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- North Beach picnic pavilion boardwalks being replaced Oct. 12-26, beach access will remain open · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 4:49 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Volusia County to Expand Technology Available to 911 Dispatchers · Volusia County government · Oct 6, 4:46 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Birthplace of Speed · Ormond Beach city · Oct 6, 4:26 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
More (19)
- County Council Awards ECHO Grants that Expand Water Access and Outdoor Recreation · Volusia County government · Oct 6, 4:04 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Pricing Information · Deltona city · Oct 6, 4:02 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Proposed Large-Scale Data Center Ban in Unincorporated Volusia County Moves to Next Review · Volusia County government · Oct 6, 3:57 PM EDT Published event
- 36th Annual Flamingo Follies Holiday Art Show Line Up · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 3:05 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Halloween Teen Bash *Free Event* October 23 · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 2:57 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Development Review Committee Meeting (DRC) · Deltona city · Oct 6, 1:14 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat · Edgewater city · Oct 6, 12:53 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Brian Simpson & Jeff Ryan · Ormond Beach city · Oct 6, 12:08 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- National Night Out (October 20th) · DeBary city · Oct 6, 11:39 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Automatic Bill Pay · Deltona city · Oct 6, 11:33 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- POSTPONED - National Night Out is now scheduled for Oct. 20th · DeBary city · Oct 6, 11:29 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Inner Acting Program · Daytona Beach city · Oct 6, 11:23 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Budget · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 11:07 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Works · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 10:53 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Adopt-a-Park · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 10:52 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- CPR Classes · Deltona city · Oct 6, 10:26 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- County Council meeting · Volusia County government · Oct 6, 9:00 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Volusia County government · Oct 6, 8:44 AM EDT Published event
- October 5, 2026 (1630-0430) · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 6, 5:32 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsActive22 reports on this day from 6 sources.
Local News
Active22 reports on this day from 6 sources.
- Volusia County approves $13 million in ECHO grants for 10 local projects · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 6, 10:27 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Proposed data center ban moves forward in Volusia County · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 6, 10:18 PM EDT Published event
- Daytona Beach prepares for several inches of rain by pumping ponds · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 6, 8:36 PM EDT Published event
- Powerball now over half a billion dollars after no one wins jackpot · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 6, 8:00 PM EDT
- Fetterman gets raves from Republicans, boos from his own party: Poll · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 6, 8:00 PM EDT
More (17)
- Walmart's massive October sale ends tonight. Here's what to shop now · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 6, 8:00 PM EDT
- Flagler County moves forward with Expo Hall as cold weather shelter · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 6, 5:50 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Pricing change derails top bid for Flagler County adult daycare · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 6, 5:25 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Daytona Beach Midtown residents prepare for potential localized flooding · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 6, 4:46 PM EDT Published event
- Volusia County enacts 12-month moratorium for Flock cameras · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 6, 4:05 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- PHOTOS: 2026 DeLand Doggy Derby · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 3:12 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Volusia County Council approves $13M in ECHO projects · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 6, 2:45 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Volusia County Council approves one-year moratorium on license plate reader cameras · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 6, 1:13 PM EDT Published event
- Volusia County Council hits pause on license plate reader cameras for a year · WKMG (News 6 CBS) · Oct 6, 12:53 PM EDT Published event
- Now’s the time to protect forests · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:23 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- In appreciation of Sheriff Chitwood · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:20 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Beacon does a service by highlighting local historical figures · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:18 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- We were born free · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:17 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Four months to fix a walk to school · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:15 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- What is patriotism? · The West Volusia Beacon · Oct 6, 11:13 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Commercial building fire breaks out on Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 6, 11:12 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Listen first: Ormond Beach Zone 2 incumbent Travis Sargent wants to continue to serve · Ormond Beach Observer · Oct 6, 10:15 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
HealthActive2 reports on this day from 2 sources.
Health
Active2 reports on this day from 2 sources.
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Florida Department of Health in Volusia County · Oct 6, 10:13 AM EDT Published event
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted for Volusia County Water Utility Customers · Florida Department of Health in Flagler County · Oct 6, 9:49 AM EDT Published event
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Events
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Confirmed · first reported as “Daytona Beach prepares for several inches of rain by pumping ponds” by WKMG (News 6 CBS) · first seen Oct 6, 8:36 PM EDT
- Flooding In Volusia County, Florida Confirmed · first reported as “Daytona Beach Midtown residents prepare for potential localized flooding” by WESH 2 (NBC) · first seen Oct 6, 4:46 PM EDT
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Proposed Large-Scale Data Center Ban in Unincorporated Volusia County Moves to Next Review” by Volusia County government · first seen Oct 6, 3:57 PM EDT
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Volusia County Council hits pause on license plate reader cameras for a year” by WKMG (News 6 CBS) · first seen Oct 6, 12:53 PM EDT
- 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