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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
937 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...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 remains within Minor Flood Stage and is
forecast to continue to rise, cresting on Sunday due to an ongoing
period of northerly winds and tidal effects. River levels are
forecast to then gradually subside through Minor Flood Stage through
the middle of next week.

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

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937 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 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 2.8 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 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:30 AM EDT Saturday was 2.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet
    this weekend.
  - Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9
    feet on 10/17/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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


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