Brevard County, FL

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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 9:30 AM EST – Wednesday 11/04 9:30 AM EST

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

Where

Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida... Eastern Indian River County in east central Florida... Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida... St. Lucie County in east central Florida...

When

Until 930 AM EST Wednesday.

Impacts

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.

Additional Details

- At 925 AM EST, flooding continues across the warned area and emergency management has reported numerous road closures across portions of southern Brevard County and the Treasure Coast. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Port Saint Lucie, Palm Bay, Melbourne, Walton, Fort Pierce, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Malabar, Indialantic, Vero Beach South, Gifford, Winter Beach, Indrio, Wabasso, Sebastian Highlands, Fort Pierce Inlet and Roseland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.


Areas Impacted

  • Brevard, FL
  • Indian River, FL
  • Martin, FL
  • St. Lucie, FL

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Tuesday 11/03 8:55 PM EST – Wednesday 11/04 11:00 AM EST

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida

St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.

.Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Cocoa to rise into Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Moderate Flood Stage in the next couple days, approaching Major Flood Stage late in the week.

For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w...Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 17.0 feet, Flooding to some roads and water approaching low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge. Many yards, ditches and pastures flooded and water approaching low lying structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge. Flooding to low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.

Additional Details

- At 8:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM EST Tuesday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EST.


Areas Impacted

  • Brevard, FL

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Wednesday 11/04 1:09 AM EST – Thursday 11/05 2:00 AM EST

Issued by NWS Melbourne FL

What

Dangerous rip currents.

Where

Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin counties.

When

Through late Wednesday night.

Impacts

Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Breaking surf of 3 to 4 feet expected.

What to Do

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Areas Impacted

  • Coastal Volusia
  • Coastal Indian River
  • Coastal St. Lucie
  • Coastal Martin
  • Mainland Northern Brevard
  • Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
  • Mainland Southern Brevard
  • Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Tips to Stay Safe

Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.  

  • If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times. 
  • If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. 

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Flood Warning

Created by the NWS Melbourne WFO

Click/tap image to enlarge | A Flood Warning remains in effect through 9:30 AM on Wednesday along portions of the east central Florida coast, primarily from Melbourne southward, due to ongoing flooding issues. Continue to follow the advice of local safety officials and never drive through flooded roadways.

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