BREVARD, FL — ...The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flood Warning 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 near Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to rise through Minor flood stage and into Moderate flood stage mid to late week.
For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.7 feet, Water covers yards, encroaches on homes and may enter low lying homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to 16.7 feet Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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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