Flood Warning issued November 13 at 8:29PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.

.Recent extreme rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has caused the river near Cocoa to rise to Major Flood Stage around 17.1 feet. Additional small rises are possible through the weekend into next week, before river levels could begin to decline by late next week.

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and 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 7:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.

- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.

- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM EST Friday was 17.1 feet.

- Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet this weekend, hold steady around this level into next week, then could begin to decline by late 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 Saturday afternoon at noon EST.

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