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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
934 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Florida...

  St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor remains within Minor Flood Stage due to
tidal effects. River levels are forecast to gradually subside the
rest of this week, but remain within Minor Flood stage.

For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

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934 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026

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

* 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 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:30 AM EDT Thursday was 2.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
    stage at 2.4 feet.
  - 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

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


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