BREVARD, 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 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 2:15 PM 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 2:15 PM EST Thursday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising, reaching Major flood stage late this week. It is forecast to crest at 17.1 feet late this weekend into early next week. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Brevard, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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