First published 10/6/2026, 11:47:15 AM · Last updated 10/6/2026, 11:47:15 AM

Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:40AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

At 6:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, the St. Johns River near Astor was at 2.3 feet, above bankfull and in minor flood stage; minor flooding was forecast. The warning lists roads, yards, docks, and boat ramps that could be affected at 2.8 feet.

Illustrative image: Melbourne, Florida : US 192 bridge over the Indian River : — Ebyabe/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The warning identifies potential flooding of nearby roads, yards, docks, and boat ramps.

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Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:40AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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