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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1056 AM EST Tue Nov 3 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.Downstream tidal effects on the St Johns River have slowed flow at
Astor. Heavy rainfall that has occurred  upstream will lead to
additional rises within Moderate flood stage late this week as water
works north through the basin.

For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 midnight EST.

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1056 AM EST Tue Nov 3 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding 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, Bonnet and Snail 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 10:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 10:30 AM EST Tuesday was 3.4 feet.
  - Forecast...While remaining in Moderate Flood Stage, the river is
    forecast to gradually decline the next couple days, then rise
    again this weekend.
  - Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 2908 8150 2932 8169 2935 8157 2910 8142


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Haley