Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Melbourne FL
⏳ In force until Mon 19 Oct, 06:00 📍 Lake, FL; Volusia, FL (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
...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 remain in Minor Flood Stage today, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow leading to a quicker rise in levels tonight. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in Moderate F…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaLake, FL; Volusia, FL
Issuing authorityNWS Melbourne FL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-18T09:11:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-18T09:11:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-18T09:11:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-18T23:00:00-04:00
📋 Official instructions
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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e267454960d05028ffb17d918dbfe239270f59aa.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- ...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 remain in Minor Flood Stage today, but strong northeasterly winds will slow river flow leading to a quicker rise in levels tonight.
- The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage early Monday, and remain in Moderate F…
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