Wakulla Springs Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Flood Warning issued October 27 at 10:04AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Major flooding occurs with water entering many structures on canals and along the river. Long duration flooding will occur, with levels taking weeks to months to return below flood stage. Water rescues will be necessary. River Road becomes inaccessible, with 1 to 2 feet water depth in numerous homes on Wildhog, Possum and Bonnet roads. Roads along Blue Creek are inaccessible with major flooding of homes on Otter, Branch and Chestnut roads. Camp South Moon Road and Juno Trail are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.8 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
October 27th, 2026 10:04:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 10:04:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 11:15:00 pm EDT
Flood Warning
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Flood Warning issued October 27 at 10:04AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor and Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .Persistent and gusty northeast winds are slowing river flow. The river at Astor continues in Moderate flood while the river at Deland is forecast to reach Minor Flood Stage this afternoon or tonight. Water levels at both sites are forecast to begin a slow decline late this week and weekend. For the St. Johns River at Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the St. Johns River near Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
October 27th, 2026 10:04:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 10:04:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 11:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle Keys; Monroe Lower Keys
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 4:00AM EDT until October 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Major saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday, especially at the times of high tide with little relief at the times of low tide, especially in the Upper Keys. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 04:00:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 04:00:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 05:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Inland Flagler; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Trout River; South Central Duval; Western St. Johns
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 3:33AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Moderate flooding during times of high tide. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
High Surf Advisory issued October 27 at 3:33AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 3:33AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 3:33AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 03:33:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 2:26AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 30th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 2:26AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 30th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
High Surf Advisory issued October 27 at 2:26AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 02:26:00 am EDT
October 30th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Wind Advisory
Inland Volusia; Orange; Seminole; Osceola; Okeechobee; Inland Northern Brevard; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin; Inland Southern Brevard
Wind Advisory issued October 27 at 1:28AM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:28:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:28:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Wind Advisory
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Wind Advisory issued October 27 at 1:28AM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:28:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:28:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Wind Advisory
Metro Palm Beach County; Metro Broward County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Wind Advisory issued October 27 at 1:25AM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph Metro and coastal areas of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. * WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Miami Dade, Coastal Palm Beach, Metro Broward, Metro Palm Beach, and Metropolitan Miami Dade Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:25:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:25:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 1:22AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 1:22AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Palm Beach County
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 27 at 1:22AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severe
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Palm Beach County
High Surf Advisory issued October 27 at 1:22AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Palm Beach County
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 1:22AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 27th, 2026 01:22:00 am EDT
October 28th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
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Rain and Snow to Hit North and South Regions 10-27 to 10-29
Rain and Thunderstorms Across The US: 10-30-2026 to 11-03-2026
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