2 products issued by NWS for: Ormond Beach FL
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 326 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026 FLZ141-347-447-647-747-080900- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-261008T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 326 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
945 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 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 is forecast to continue a steady rise
through this week due to northerly winds and repeated rounds of heavy
rainfall across the basin.
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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/ASTF1.1.ER.261006T0945Z.261009T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
945 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 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 PM EDT Tuesday 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 PM EDT Tuesday was 2.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to continue rising through
through minor flood stage, reaching 2.7 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