Severe Flood Warning is in effect for Lake, FL and Volusia, FL through 18 October 2026, 23:00, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The alert was issued October 18 at 9:11AM EDT and is categorized as Severity: Severe, Urgency: Immediate, with Certainty: Observed.
This Flood Warning covers the St Johns River near Astor. A Flood Warning indicates flooding is occurring or is expected and may affect low-lying areas, roads and properties near the river. The NWS forecast indicates the river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet Tuesday morning from a recent stage of 2.6 feet at 8:30 AM EDT Sunday; bankfull stage is 2.0 feet and flood stage is 2.3 feet.
Call 911 for emergencies and follow guidance from the NWS and local emergency services. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks. Stay informed at www.weather.gov and be prepared to move to higher ground if conditions worsen.
