United States / Southeast / Florida
Volusia County, Florida, Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 10:05AM 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 continues a steady rise within Minor Flood Stage and is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage tonight due to northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. River levels are then forecast to remain near to just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.0 feet just after midnight tonight and linger at or just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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 8 at 9:58AM 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. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.0 feet just after midnight tonight and linger at or just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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 7 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL”
...Forecast flooding changed to Moderate severity 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 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 Cocoa 9w, Above Lake Harney, Sanford, Deland, Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 3.1 feet on 09/10/2005. - 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 2:30PM 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...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 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue rising through minor flood stage, reaching 2.9 feet late this week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 03/02/1998. - 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 230 AM EDT.
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Meetings That Day
- October 8, 2026 (0430-1630) · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 8, 5:59 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- A Tribute to Jazz Legend Stan Getz · Ormond Beach city · Oct 8, 5:05 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Permitting Forms · Deltona city · Oct 8, 2:56 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Peabody Auditorium Advisory Board Meeting · Daytona Beach city · Oct 8, 2:38 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Holiday Parade · Deltona city · Oct 8, 1:54 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Parade Rules & Guidelines · Deltona city · Oct 8, 1:31 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Solid Waste Services · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 8, 12:43 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- City Commission to consider corridor master plans, "Babe" James upgrades, more on Oct. 13 · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 8, 12:04 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- South Halifax Drive Lane Closures · Ormond Beach city · Oct 8, 12:02 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- South Halifax Drive Lane Closures · Ormond Beach city · Oct 8, 12:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- 2026 State of the City · DeBary city · Oct 8, 11:57 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- DeBary Hall: Upcycled Gardening · Volusia County government · Oct 8, 11:30 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Volusia County Council Establishes 12-Month Moratorium on License Plate Readers Along County Roads · Volusia County government · Oct 8, 9:29 AM EDT Published event
- Bike Week Master Plan Workshop · Daytona Beach city · Oct 8, 9:11 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Red Hot Chili Steppers · Volusia County government · Oct 8, 9:00 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- October 7, 2026 (1630-0430) · New Smyrna Beach city · Oct 8, 5:33 AM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsActive37 reports on this day from 6 sources.
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- Boy found safe after going missing in Daytona Beach, police say · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 8, 11:38 PM EDT Published event
- Daytona Beach mayor turns off Facebook comments, says post threatened his family · WESH 2 (NBC) · Oct 8, 11:20 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Crews repair water main break in Edgewater as targeted boil water order remains in effect · WSVN · Oct 8, 10:31 PM EDT Published event
- Search underway for a missing teenager in Daytona Beach, police say · WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · Oct 8, 10:03 PM EDT Published event
- Volusia councilmen excoriate Chairman Jeff Brower during ECHO debate · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Daytona Beach loses longtime wing spot after nearly 40 years · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Senior tour rookie fires 63 for one-shot lead at Furyk & Friends · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs. See the winning numbers · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
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- Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- Get Atlanta vs. Golden State WNBA Finals tickets, see ticket prices · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- FCSO reviewing pro-arrest policy for domestic violence cases · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- What's next for the former River Bend Golf Course property? · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bodycam video shows what 6-year-old said moments after he shot teacher · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- Read your daily horoscope for Friday, October 9, 2026. · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- This hilarious pumpkin spice pillow is my favorite fall decor find · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- Video shows guest jump into water on Disney World boat ride · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- 'A huge chapter in my life': Hooters Girls talk Daytona closure · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Wrap up the week with Friday’s daily crossword clue from USA TODAY. · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
- This tiny squirrel picnic table is on sale for just $21.99 at Amazon · Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
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- Daytona News-Journal · Oct 8, 8:00 PM EDT
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Events
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Crews repair water main break in Edgewater as targeted boil water order remains in effect” by WSVN · first seen Oct 8, 10:31 PM EDT
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Boy found safe after going missing in Daytona Beach, police say” by WESH 2 (NBC) · first seen Oct 8, 10:03 PM EDT
- Report In Volusia County, Florida Reported · first reported as “Oak Hill man arrested after overnight standoff, deputies say” by WFTV (Channel 9 ABC) · first seen Oct 8, 4:48 PM EDT
- 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
- 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