Flood Warning issued November 14 at 9:42AM 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. The river is forecast to continue remain steady with slight deviations in river levels through at least early next week.

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

* WHAT...Major 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 9:15 AM Est Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.

- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.

- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM Est Saturday was 17.1 feet.

- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 17.0 feet.

- 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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM Est.

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