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Flood Warning — NWS Melbourne FL

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Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:41PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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A National Weather Service warning forecasts minor flooding along the St. Johns River near DeLand, affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. The river is expected to reach flood stage Tuesday morning, with the warning in effect through Wednesday evening.

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  • Affected location: DeLand, Florida
Indian River sunset over Melbourne Florida in 1985 or 1986
Illustrative image: Indian River sunset over Melbourne Florida in 1985 or 1986 — Ron Clausen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The forecast includes submerged docks and piers and advises motorists to avoid driving through flooded areas.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
5/10

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