Flood Warning
Official NWS alert: Flood Warning. Expires Oct 9, 12:15 PM EDT.
Severity: SevereUrgency: ImmediateCertainty: Observed
Expires 7 hr from now.
Effective from Oct 9, 12:09 AM EDT.
Affected area: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
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Lake George sits in Florida and is classified as a lake. Its recorded surface area is approximately 46,000 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Lake Harris are also nearby. Forecasts for Lake George come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Flood Warning issued October 9 at 12:09AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Overall Poor (48/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (61/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a |
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 75° | 77° | 78° | 79° | 82° | 82° | 82° | 83° | 82° | 81° | 80° | 78° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| Precip % | 28% | 32% | 36% | 40% | 27% | 21% | 20% | 24% | 34% | 51% | 64% | 57% | 68% | 63% | 51% | 29% | 29% | 28% | 15% | 14% | 16% | 9% | 8% | 12% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 28% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 32% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 36% | 58% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 74°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 40% | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 75°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 27% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 77°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 21% | 52% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 78°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 20% | 55% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 79°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 24% | 59% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 34% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 51% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 82°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 64% | 61% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 83°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 57% | 64% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 82°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 16 mph | 68% | 67% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 81°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 63% | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 80°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 51% | 68% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 78°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 29% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 29% | 70% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 28% | 61% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 15% | 58% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 14% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 16% | 45% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 9% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 8% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 12% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 77°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 13% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 72° | 85° | 76° | 87° | 75° | 85° | 71° | 85° | 68° | 85° | 68° | 85° | 70° | 84° |
| Wind | ENE 10 mph | ENE 5 to 10 mph | ESE 10 mph | SSE 10 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | W 5 mph | NW 5 mph | WNW 5 mph | NNW 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | NNE 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph |
| Precip % | 28% | 68% | 63% | 57% | 71% | 57% | 50% | 4% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 5% | 16% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Dawn hours (05:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for boating (38/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (48/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the ENE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (41/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 15 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Warning. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in FL, Lake George delivers expansive open water and sheltered shoreline pockets ideal for varied outdoor pursuits. From high-speed watersports to relaxed drift fishing, the lake accommodates diverse visitor preferences. Always check current weather advisories and water temperatures before heading out.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake George is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 5:32 AM EDT