Station Name: ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters

Nearest Address:
S Charles Richard Beall Blvd
DeBary, FL 32713
Volusia County

GPS Coordinates: 28.83804694, -81.3242323

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued September 15 at 2:03AM EDT until September 16 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 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.

Flood Warning issued September 15 at 10:10AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:10 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, northerly winds over the basin are maintaining levels near to just above Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to remain around Moderate flood stage (3.1 to 3.0 feet) this week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Monday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued September 15 at 2:03AM EDT until September 16 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 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.

Flood Warning issued September 15 at 10:10AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:10 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, northerly winds over the basin are maintaining levels near to just above Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to remain around Moderate flood stage (3.1 to 3.0 feet) this week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Monday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued September 15 at 1:27PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 1:27 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.