Stronger cold front moves in next week

The rain has moved on. The water hasn’t.

A flood warning continues for the St. Johns River until further notice after record rainfall earlier this month.

A flooding concern is growing along the St. Johns River in Volusia County. County officials are warning water levels could rise enough to flood area roadways in the coming days, as heavy rain that fell in Brevard County earlier this week makes its way north.

A flood advisory remains for people living along the St. Johns River, particularly in Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties, as water from the historic flood in Brevard County continues to drain. Here are where the sandbag sites are located.

Heavy rain has moved out, but flooding continues along the St. Johns River as water moves downstream. Here's when cooler weather and the next rain chances arrive.

The St. Johns River is rising, and water from heavy rain to the south is flowing into Seminole County — including the area around Jolly Gator Fish Camp near Lake Harney.

Following the historic rain event in Brevard county, water continues to drain into the St. Johns River.

Families living along the Saint Johns River near Lake Harney are stacking sandbags and watching the water rise, bracing for what could be a significant flood event early next week.

Nearly a week after heavy rain brought flooding to Central Florida, Astor residents continue monitoring the St. Johns River as they worry about additional flooding, property damage and what comes next.

The St. Johns River is rising in Volusia County, and while the area has not seen the heavy rainfall that other parts of Central Florida have experienced, water is now making its way north. Near Lake Beresford in DeLand — which is connected to the St. Johns River — water has already crept well beyond its normal shoreline onto nearby properties.

Florida has expanded its state of emergency declaration for the historic flooding the state saw Monday as a new flooding threat emerges in the St. Johns River. Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded the emergency declaration on Wednesday to include Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties.

Strong northeast winds are pushing water upstream, contributing to flooding along the St. Johns River. Here’s why it’s happening and what to expect next.

A combination of king tides and strong winds is causing flooding along Central Florida’s coastal counties and raising new beach erosion concerns. Here's what we've seen so far in Brevard and Volusia counties.

Gusty winds, rough surf and flooding remain concerns across Central Florida. Conditions improving into the Halloween weekend.

Parts of Astor are dealing with flooding as the St. Johns River continues to rise, according to Lake County officials. On Wild Hog Road, what normally serves as a neighborhood street is now covered by water. Residents estimate the deepest areas are under as much as about a foot and a half of water.

Marion County is under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. as heavy storms move through Central Florida. Lake, Marion and Volusia counties are also under flood warnings.

Dozens of people gathered Thursday night, many wearing pink — a color loved by Nicole Grayson, the 43-year-old mother who died after jumping into a river to save her young son — as they struggled to process the tragedy that unfolded just days earlier.

A DeLand mother died after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old Saturday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the mother, 43-year-old Nicole Grayson, dove in to save her child at Ed Stone Park around 4 p.m.

An alleged superspeeder claims he had to speed to avoid an animal in the road, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says.

Samuel Oche, 22, of Daytona Beach, drowned Saturday while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.

A 22-year-old man drowned in the St. Johns River while snorkeling on Saturday near French Landing in Orange City, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A long-awaited fire station is now open in a growing area of DeBary.

Seminole County opens sandbag sites out of an abundance of caution after nearly 20 inches of rain fell in portions of Central Florida.

A woman and a man were killed in a collision between two watercraft along the St. Johns River in Brevard County on Sunday.

The St. Johns River is one of the rare rivers in the U.S. that flows north — and it moves at a very slow, almost lazy pace.

Central Florida enjoys a welcome taste of fall!

It’ll stay breezy for the next several days, but drier weather is on the way.

Flood threat remains elevated along Central Florida’s coast during high tide

Friday has been designated a Weather Alert Day by the News 6 Weather Team.

With rain in the forecast this week, Seminole County has opened up two sandbag sites for people who need them.

Residents along the St. Johns River in Astor are once again facing flooding threats as water levels continue to rise, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning Monday.

A flood warning is now in effect along the St. Johns River near the Astor area. Wetter-than-normal conditions are expected for the majority of the work week, increasing the threat for minor flooding from Tuesday to Thursday.

Volusia County leaders are urging the Florida Department of Transportation to accelerate the timeline for its “Beyond the Ultimate I-4” project, which will bring major improvements to the stretch of I-4 between Volusia and Seminole counties.

To celebrate St. Johns Riverkeeper’s 25th anniversary, 25 Taps for the St. Johns aims to raise awareness about the importance of clean water for both the St. Johns River and the craft beer community.

Construction is now complete to replace the old drawbridge connecting Lake and Volusia counties above the St. Johns River near DeLand, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Just moments after the airboat’s propeller began to roar and the watercraft started gliding across waters of Lake Jesup, we found ourselves surrounded by wildlife.

Ten days after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River, crews have located the final missing child, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

A child remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending 8 people into the water.

Coast Guard officials said that the vessel they were on capsized near Goat Island on Friday evening, prompting the search for survivors.

A person on a personal watercraft was injured in a crash with a boat on Saturday on the St. Johns River, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

State agencies investigating a massive fish kill in Lake Apopka say they've ruled out some possibilities but are still unsure what caused the incident.

A dangerous situation on I-4 near Sanford ended with a woman falling off the bridge and into the St. John's River.

A victim was rescued after jumping into the St. Johns River near Sanford following a crash and a close call with a tractor-trailer.

Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.

Volusia County leaders say Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $267 million worth of damage.

Even after Hurricane Milton left the state, some areas along the river have reached staggering flood levels.

DeLand residents, including Julian and Jayne Kepler, are dealing with significant flooding after Hurricane Milton caused water levels to rise in the area.

A breakdown of the river and lake flood stages we hear about during heavy rain events, and what they mean to you.

Hurricane Milton is behind us, but flooding is still impacting people along the St. Johns River.

The heavy rain has passed, but the water level continues to rise days and in some cases weeks after the storm. Why is that?

The combination of heavy rain south of the St. Johns River and strong northerly winds on the backside of Hurricane Milton are sending the St. Johns River into major flood stage.

Up to 90% of the county could have its power knocked out as Milton passes through, officials say.

Water levels are high and concerning in Seminole County as residents wait to see what Hurricane Helene brings. The St. Johns River near Lake Monroe is already inches below the action stage from the summer storms a few weeks ago.

Concerns about flooding are increasing for people who live in Astor as some streets are already filled with water ahead of a potential impact from Hurricane Helene.

A few strong thunderstorms are possible and we may see rainfall of 2-4 inches or more in some areas, which could lead to flooding.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed a list of projects aimed at protecting the Astor area of Lake County from repeated flooding during hurricanes.

The conventional wisdom in Florida is that if you see a body of water, assume there is a gator in it. But some bodies of water have more than others — quite a few more.

One person was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert and another was injured after two boats collided in the Sanford area on Sunday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

Deputies said they responded to the 10100 block of State Road 46 in Mims — near the St. Johns River — on Saturday evening.

An area of low pressure that formed over the Gulf of Mexico is set to bring severe weather through Central Florida.

As a strong storm approaches the state, Volusia County's emergency officials said Thursday that they will be keeping an eye out for flooding, rough surf, and some possible beach erosion.

A new bridge over the St. Johns River is expected to ease traffic for drivers going forward.

A river flood warning is in effect for small areas in Lake and Volusia counties along the St. Johns River as heavy rainfall is expected to persist in Central Florida over the coming days.

It will be much more dry this week in Central Florida.

The St. Johns river hit moderate flood stage Sunday after already hitting a minor level this past week, causing growing concerns for some neighborhood residents.

The combination of a stiff northeast breeze, astronomical high tide and recent heavy rain sent the river into minor flood stage Thursday. Continued rain has caused the river to rise even further.

Residents living near the St. John's River have been dealing with flooding after the north-flowing river entered into a minor flood stage this week.

A flood warning is in effect until further notice for the St. Johns River near Astor.

After Hurricane Ian hit last September, John Carter showed News 6 how deep the water was on his street by taking us through on a boat. His driveway looked like a river leading out to Lake Harney.

A historic tugboat built in DeLand in 1944 has made its final voyage back into Volusia County after being in Europe for 79 years.

Lake County Emergency Management is putting out warnings that the St. Johns River in Astor is expected to reach minor flood stage — signifying 2.3 feet of water — Sunday evening or later.

New Smyrna Beach will remain closed to driving Saturday due to extremely high tides, according to police.

A flood warning is in effect for Volusia and Lake counties for the St. Johns River near Astor.

This is the 11th year of the St. Johns River Festival of the Arts in Sanford. Admission to the event and parking is free.

A Cocoa man was found dead Tuesday in the St. Johns River, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

For DeBary Mayor Karen Chasez, maintaining a small-town feel while expanding the city is important for her community.

A historic World War II tugboat’s journey home to DeLand, where it was built, now faces another delay.

The National Weather Service is now reporting the St. John’s River near Astor in Lake County is out of its flood stage — more than three months after Hurricane Ian.

The St. Johns River’s temperature is still in the 50s, and that means manatees continue to pile into nearby Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.

The drop in temperatures means colder water, and more manatees coming to Blue Spring State Park seeking a warm spot.

Warm

In Geneva, officials say Lake Harney has crested, but it may be a few more days before Lake Monroe recedes.

The St. Johns River is rising faster than expected in the Astor area and has hit major flood stage because of Hurricane Nicole.

The St. Johns River is already swelling because of Hurricane Nicole, and the city of Sanford is bracing for a new round of flooding because of that.

The St. Johns River is rising faster than expected in the Astor area, and has hit major flood stage because of Hurricane Nicole.

As Subtropical Storm Nicole gets closer to the east coast of Florida, the effects from the storm will be felt all over.

Expect a few extra clouds Tuesday with highs again in the mid-80s.

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Ian unleashed heavy rain and powerful winds, several Seminole County families are still trying to recover.

Nearly 10 days after historic rainfall from Hurricane Ian, parts of the St. Johns River still haven’t crested.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told News 6 its team is setting up a visit to the town of Astor as soon as possible to study possible methods to prevent future flooding from storms.

Robyne Meeker is enjoying the island life. She has a seat in her lawn chair just feet from the water. A breeze flows through the queen palms just overhead. But this is no tropical getaway. She’s up against her Osteen home on the last sliver of land not yet taken by the St. Johns River.

With many homes overwhelmed by flooding near the St. Johns River in Geneva, one man has opened up his business to help neighbors in need.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secure funding this month to study ways to protect the town of Astor from future floods.

The St. Johns River, which has already exceeded flood stage where it passes through Deland, is predicted to rise more than five inches in the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced an emergency road closure of all lanes of State Road 46 at the St. Johns River in Brevard County.

The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management held a news briefing Sunday morning to discuss the rising waters and future flood risks to the area’s lakefronts following Ian.

A wrong-way driver caused a crash on I-95 Friday night before she carjacked a FedEx truck, crashed it downtown and jumped into the St. Johns River.

Florida natives and tourists can party and take a cruise on Lake Monroe while getting in their exercise time.