Flood Warning issued November 6 at 9:17AM 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 will cause a continued rise through Moderate flood
stage through the end of the week at the St. Johns River near Cocoa.
The river is then forecast to rise into Major flood stage this
weekend and into early next week.

For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa...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 Friday 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 Friday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising, reaching
Major flood stage this weekend and cresting at 17.1 feet late
this weekend into early next 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.

This month

2164th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days