Station Name: ST. JOHNS RIVER AT ASTOR, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 40
Astor, FL 32102
Volusia County

GPS Coordinates: 29.16692445, -81.5220157

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 8:25PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu September 11, 2025, 8:25 PM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, recent rain and northerly winds over the basin are maintaining levels in Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to remain just below Moderate flood stage into early next week. However, any additional rainfall may cause further increases in the river levels. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Thursday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.9 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 8:25PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu September 11, 2025, 8:25 PM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, recent rain and northerly winds over the basin are maintaining levels in Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to remain just below Moderate flood stage into early next week. However, any additional rainfall may cause further increases in the river levels. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Thursday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.9 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued September 12 at 3:12AM EDT until September 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 3:12 AM
Expires: Sat September 13, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 1:18AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 1:18 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 12 at 1:18AM EDT until September 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 1:18 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.