VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Several Volusia County-maintained boat ramps along the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway are temporarily closed because of elevated water levels and hazardous conditions.
The county said heavy rainfall earlier this week contributed to rising water along the St. Johns River, while the current king tide cycle is affecting ramps along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Boat ramps along the St. Johns River are expected to remain closed for an extended period. Submerged parking areas and underwater debris are creating risks for boaters, and the facilities will reopen once water levels recede and county staff determine conditions are safe.
Along the Intracoastal Waterway, high tides can submerge ramps, docks and nearby parking areas. The county cautioned that ramps may appear accessible during low tide before becoming submerged again as water levels rise.
Those ramps are expected to remain closed through late next week, although reopening will depend on water levels and safety assessments.
Boaters should observe all posted closures and avoid submerged ramps or docks. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also established idle-speed, no-wake restrictions in several areas along the St. Johns River.
Updates on closures and reopenings are available through Volusia County’s boat ramp website.
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