2 products issued by NWS for: Ormond Beach FL
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1233 AM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-100745- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-261010T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1233 AM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * 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
1209 AM EDT Fri Oct 9 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 has reached Moderate Flood Stage due to
northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the
basin. River levels are then forecast to remain just above Moderate
Flood Stage through this weekend.
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 afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
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1209 AM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 PM EDT Thursday was 3.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2 feet
on Sunday.
- 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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