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CoastWatch FL · Official NWS Coastal Hazard · November 9, 2026

⚠️ High Rip Current Risk Along the Atlantic Coast

The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a High Rip Current Risk for beaches in Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties.

In effect through late Tuesday night, November 10. Dangerous rip currents can pull even experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged.

Yellow map polygon: approximate Brevard coastal risk corridor

If caught in a rip current, stay calm and float. Do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline; if you cannot escape, face shore and signal or call for help. Follow lifeguards, beach flags, and posted signs.

Read the official National Weather Service alert.

Source: National Weather Service Melbourne, issued 10:44 PM EST November 9, 2026. The yellow polygon is a visual approximation of the Brevard beach corridor, not a surveyed hazard boundary. The advisory itself covers the listed counties.

CoastWatch FL · Flood Safety Advisory · Nov 7, 2026

Floodwater is going down. The danger may not be.

As floodwaters recede in parts of Central and South Florida, standing water can still hide serious hazards. Water that looks shallow or harmless may be contaminated or conceal dangers you cannot see.

⚠️ Stay out of floodwater. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas—even after the rain stops and water levels begin to fall.
🦠 Contaminated waterSewage, bacteria, chemicals, and other pollutants can cause illness or infection.
⚠️ Hidden debrisFloodwater can conceal broken glass, nails, sharp objects, damaged pavement, and unstable ground.
🐍 WildlifeSnakes, fire ants, insects, and other displaced animals may be present in or near standing water.
⚡ Electrical hazardsDowned power lines can energize surrounding water. Keep away and report them immediately.

Never take a chance with floodwater. Turn around, find another route, and keep children and pets away from flooded areas.

Follow local emergency instructions and check official updates from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. CoastWatch FL is a community information platform—not an emergency response service. For immediate danger, call 911.

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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE · FLOOD WARNING · NOV 12, 2026 · 8:15 PM EST

Major river flooding continues near Cocoa

The National Weather Service reports major flooding on the St. Johns River near Cocoa 9W. The river gauge reached 17.1 feet at 8:15 PM EST Thursday, above the 16.0-foot flood stage. The river is forecast to slowly rise to about 17.2 feet this weekend. The current Flood Warning is in effect until Friday, November 13 at noon EST; river flooding is expected to continue beyond that time.

At 17.2 feet, low-lying homes near Lake Poinsett, Silver Pines and Shakespeare Park may be affected. Providence Road west of Cocoa may become impassable, affecting access near Mullet Lane and Bass Road. Do not drive around barricades or enter flooded roads; use caution near riverbanks.

Read the current official NWS Brevard County warning ↗ Check the NOAA Cocoa river gauge ↗

River stage is a timestamped observation, not a live reading. Check the official gauge and NWS statements for the latest conditions.

BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT · NOV 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Flood recovery resource centers open daily

Multi-Agency Resource Centers are open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM to connect flood survivors with assistance from the American Red Cross, Community Legal Services, state agencies and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay
Veterans Memorial Complex: 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne

Brevard County Emergency Management recovery updates ↗
BREVARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES · UPDATED NOV 12, 2026

Free flood clean-up kits available

Flood clean-up kits are available while supplies last during regular library hours. County libraries have reopened after Veterans Day. Kits include basic cleaning and disinfecting supplies, gloves, a mask, heavy-duty bags and tools.

Locations: Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave.; Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE; South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco; and West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd.

Confirm current availability with Brevard County ↗
BREVARD COUNTY SOLID WASTE · FLOOD RECOVERY · NOV 11–12, 2026

Flood-debris collection is underway

County contractors have begun removing flood-related debris from affected homes in unincorporated areas. Separate household items such as furniture and mattresses from construction debris such as drywall, flooring, fencing and plywood.

Keep piles away from trees, mailboxes, water meters and overhead wires. Do not place gasoline, paint, fertilizers or rechargeable batteries with curbside debris. Residents inside city limits should check with their municipality for collection instructions. Residents hauling their own flood debris may use the County landfill at no charge, according to the County.

Brevard County Storm Center and debris information ↗
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE · WEATHER OUTLOOK · NOV 12, 2026

Cooler, drier weather arrives behind a cold front

A strong, dry cold front is expected to move through tonight. Friday and Saturday will bring the coolest temperatures of the season so far, with early-morning wind chills in the lower to mid-40s, especially inland. The next potential rain period is early to mid-next week, but forecast confidence remains low.

Even with drier weather, major St. Johns River flooding continues. Do not mistake improving local weather for falling river levels.

Read the latest NWS Melbourne forecast discussion ↗

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