Flood Warning issued November 5 at 9:11AM EST 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 Moderate flood stage. The river is forecast to rise into Major
flood stage late this week and remain within Major Flood Stage 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 17.2 feet, Water enters homes along the St Johns River
in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in
the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park
area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes
impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass
Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage
Fish Camp.

* Additional Details...
- At 8:15 AM Est Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM Est Thursday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to climb through
Moderate Flood Stage, reaching Major Flood Stage late this 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 1100 PM Est.

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2098th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days