ASTOR, Oct. 30, 2026 — The National Weather Service in Melbourne says the St. Johns River near Astor is in moderate flood, in a flood warning issued at 11:15 a.m. Friday for Lake and Volusia counties that stays in effect "Until further notice."
"Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor," the warning says. At 3.5 feet, it says, "Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals."
Downstream near DeLand, a separate warning says "Minor flooding is forecast" until late tonight. At 4.0 feet, "Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina," it says. The river was at 4.0 feet at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Sources: NWS Melbourne flood warnings for the St. Johns River near Astor and near DeLand, issued 11:15 a.m. and 11:11 a.m. ET Oct. 30, 2026 (api.weather.gov).
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