Florida Flooding State of Emergency Expanded to Lake, Seminole and Volusia Counties
Florida has widened its state of emergency as communities continue dealing with the historic flooding that struck the state Monday and officials warn of rising water along the St. Johns River.
Gov. Ron DeSantis amended the emergency order Wednesday to add Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties in Central Florida, along with Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties in South Florida.
The St. Johns River remains on the rise after Brevard County received historic rainfall Monday. More than 2 feet of rain fell during a flooding event estimated to occur just once every 1,000 years.
@GovRonDeSantis has amended the Executive Order for the Fall Flooding to include seven additional counties: Glades, Hendry, Lake, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Seminole & Volusia.
This action strengthens the state’s ability to continue deploying critical resources, supporting local…
— FL Division of Emergency Management (@FLSERT) November 4, 2026
Floodwater from that region is now moving toward the southern portion of the St. Johns River.
The St. Johns River runs north at a slow pace, passing through Seminole, Lake and Volusia counties before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.
The executive order activates Florida’s state response and recovery efforts, allowing agencies to coordinate the delivery of personnel, equipment and other critical resources. It also mobilizes the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard.
The complete executive order is available HERE.
