Astor Flood Warning Continues as St. Johns River Remains Above Moderate Flood Stage
An October 22 NWS update keeps the Astor river flood warning in effect. NOAA observations show moderate flooding, with higher water possible in the coming days.
NWS continued the Astor river flood warning on October 22. NOAA recorded 3.14 feet at 10:30 p.m. EDT, within moderate flood stage.
Persistent northeast winds have elevated river levels, and the NWS outlook identifies a risk of additional rises.
Residents, businesses and travelers near the St. Johns River and connected canals around Astor in Lake and Volusia counties.
The warning remains in effect. NOAA’s October 22 forecast projects 3.6 feet by Monday morning; conflicting steady-level wording in the warning makes checking the next update important.
NWS expected its next statement by 11:15 a.m. EDT October 23. Avoid flooded roads and barricades, and use caution near riverbanks.
What Happened
The National Weather Service in Melbourne continued the flood warning for the St. Johns River near Astor at 9:03 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 22. The warning covers the river area in Lake and Volusia counties and remains in effect until further notice.
NOAA’s Astor gauge recorded 3.14 feet at 10:30 p.m. EDT October 22. That reading was above the station’s 3-foot moderate-flood threshold. Flood stage begins at 2.3 feet; major flood stage begins at 4 feet.
Why It Matters
The warning attributes the elevated river level to persistent northeast winds. Its outlook identifies the possibility of further increases as those winds strengthen again, including a potential approach to major flood stage next week. Major flooding was not reported in the cited observation.
Who It Affects
The immediate concern is for people living, working or traveling near the river and connected canals around Astor. This is a river-area warning, not a statement that all of Lake County is flooded.
What Changes
The warning continues an existing flood event. NOAA’s river forecast issued at 8:27 p.m. EDT October 22 projects 3.6 feet by 8 a.m. Monday, October 26, still within the gauge’s moderate-flood category. Forecast levels can change.
The warning’s detailed forecast also contains a statement that the river will remain steady at 3.2 feet. Because that wording differs from the NOAA forecast series and the warning’s broader outlook, residents should check the latest official update rather than rely on a single projected level.
What’s Next
NWS said its next statement was expected by 11:15 a.m. EDT Friday, October 23. It advises drivers not to enter flooded roads or go around barricades, and urges caution near riverbanks. Check the current warning and river gauge before making travel decisions near the affected area.
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