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Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Latest captured source record. This is an archive, not a current warning service.
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- 2026-10-09 17:11:48.776Z
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- 2026-10-09 18:14:52.349Z
- Source classification
- Severe · Source update
- Issuer / area
- NWS Melbourne FL · Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
- Certainty / urgency
- Observed / Immediate
- Message expiry (not hazard end)
- 2026-10-10T03:00:00.000Z
- Forecast onset / end
- 2026-10-09T12:52:00.000Z / Not supplied
Flood Warning · Lake, FL; Volusia, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.
Archived official description
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia 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 and into early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding 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 7:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Friday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions in this archived message
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 evening at 1100 PM EDT.
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baseline · Captured 2026-10-09 17:11:48.776Z
Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Flood Warning · Lake, FL; Volusia, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.
Source issued/updated 2026-10-09T12:52:00.000Z · Source update
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