
Extreme Rainfall Triggers Dangerous Flooding Across Central and East Florida
Extreme Rainfall Triggers Dangerous Flooding Across Central and East Florida
# HEADLINE -------------------- Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Florida FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE # SUMMARY -------------------- St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Downstream tidal effects on the St Johns River have slowed flow at Astor. Heavy rainfall that has occurred will lead to additional rises within Moderate flood stage. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Moderate flooding is occurring is forecast. WHERE St Johns River near Astor. WHEN Until further notice. IMPACTS At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - RECENT ACTIVITY The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 3.5 feet. - FORECAST - The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.6 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM EST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Melbourne FL HEADER Flood Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM EST.
# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee and Brevard. WHEN Through Tuesday morning. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Heavy to extreme rainfall has occurred over coastal portions of east central Florida today. Any additional rainfall overnight may exacerbate ongoing flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM EST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Melbourne FL HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Coastal Saint Lucie, Mainland Southern Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee, Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Including the cities of Titusville, Port Saint Lucie, Rockledge, Playalinda Beach, Debary, Palm Bay west of I 95, Cocoa, Port Saint John, Stuart, Viera West, Okeechobee, Melbourne Beach, Deltona, Indiantown, Saint Lucie West, Jensen Beach, Mims, Fort Drum, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Daytona Beach, Basinger, Fellsmere, Ormond Beach, Deland, Sebastian, Cocoa Beach, Tradition, New Smyrna Beach, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Satellite Beach, Melbourne, Hobe Sound, and Canaveral Groves

Extreme Rainfall Triggers Dangerous Flooding Across Central and East Florida










