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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1007 AM EST Mon Nov 2 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 John River have slowed flow at
Astor. Heavy rainfall will lead to additional rises within Moderate
flood stage.

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 this evening at 1130 PM EST.

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1007 AM EST Mon Nov 2 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 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 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 3.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:30 AM EST Monday was 3.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crests of 3.8 feet
    just after midnight tonight with additional tidal crest forecast
    through Moderate flood stage this week.
  - 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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