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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters

Nearest Address:
SR-44
Deland, FL 32720
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 29.00831827, -81.3825651

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued October 2 at 2:44AM EDT until October 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu October 2, 2025, 2:44 AM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.

Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 2:44AM EDT until October 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Thu October 2, 2025, 2:44 AM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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 October 1 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Wed October 1, 2025, 9:03 PM
Expires: Thu October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor continues to rise through Minor flood stage due to a combination of persistent northerly winds and upstream tidal/surge effects. The river is currently forecast to remain in Minor flood stage through the upcoming weekend, but there is some uncertainty how much the upstream effects and heavy rainfall will impact levels, and there is potential for the river to rise into Moderate flood stage again. 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual rise within Minor Flood stage to 2.9 feet Thursday and remain steady at that level through late week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Wed October 1, 2025, 9:03 PM
Expires: Thu October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor continues to rise through Minor flood stage due to a combination of persistent northerly winds and upstream tidal/surge effects. The river is currently forecast to remain in Minor flood stage through the upcoming weekend, but there is some uncertainty how much the upstream effects and heavy rainfall will impact levels, and there is potential for the river to rise into Moderate flood stage again. 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual rise within Minor Flood stage to 2.9 feet Thursday and remain steady at that level through late week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 2 at 2:53AM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Thu October 2, 2025, 2:53 AM
Expires: Fri October 3, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.