NWS Melbourne FLFL.W 0002September 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Lake and Volusia, FL
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne issued a flood warning for Lake and Volusia in Florida, which was in force until 11:30 a.m. local time on September 25. It was the 2nd river flood warning the NWS office in Melbourne issued in 2026. Florida had 11 flood warnings in September 2026, against 30 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Florida's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 26.3 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Area
- Lake and Volusia
- State
- Florida
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:13 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
- Expires
- 11:30 a.m. EDT, September 25, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KMLB FL.W 0002
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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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 Lake and Volusia Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is currently at Flood Stage 2.3 feet and is forecast to continue to rise through Minor Flood Stage into Sunday due to an ongoing period of northerly winds and tidal effects. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...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 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is at flood stage and will continue to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.9 feet on 10/17/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM EDT.
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