Flood Warning issued November 4 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity 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 Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb to Major
Flood Stage by late this week and remain at Major Flood Stage into
this weekend.

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major 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 AM Est Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM Est Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to climb through
Moderate Flood Stage, reaching Major Flood Stage late in the
week.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this evening at 1115 PM Est.

This month

2010th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days