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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
855 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

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

  St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.

.The St Johns River at Astor remains within Minor Flood Stage due to
tidal effects. River levels are forecast to gradually subside 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 Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

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855 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 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 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 2.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to very slowly subside from 2.6
    feet tonight to 2.3 feet late this week.
  - Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.6
    feet on 10/14/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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


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Kelly