NWS Melbourne FLFL.W 0003October 6, 2026
Flood Warning: Lake and Volusia, FL
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne issued a flood warning for Lake and Volusia in Florida, in force until 11:00 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 3rd river flood warning the NWS office in Melbourne issued in 2026. Florida had 5 flood warnings in October 2026, against 12 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Florida's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 15.3 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Area
- Lake and Volusia
- State
- Florida
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 7:40 a.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- Expires
- 11:00 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMLB FL.W 0003
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Florida since 2008Every warning type in Florida
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The notice as issued
...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor has risen into Minor Flood Stage and 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...From this morning 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 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 2.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has risen to Minor Flood Stage at 2.3 feet and is expected to continue rising through 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
What the agency told people to do
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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