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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.
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE · FLOOD WARNING · NOV 14, 2026 · 9:42 AM EST
Major river flooding continues near Cocoa
The NWS Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice for the St. Johns River near Cocoa 9W. At 9:15 AM EST Saturday, November 14, the river stage was 17.0 feet, above the 16.0-foot flood stage. The maximum stage during the prior 24 hours was 17.1 feet. NWS forecasts the river to remain near 17.0 feet.
At 17.0 feet, some roads flood and water approaches low-lying homes in Silver Pines in Rockledge, structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge, and low-lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne. This is a river forecast and gauge report, not a street-by-street flood boundary.
Read the latest official NWS flood statement ↗ Check the NOAA Cocoa river gauge ↗Never drive through floodwater or around barricades. The NWS said its next statement would be issued Sunday morning. River stage is a timestamped observation, not a live reading.
BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT · UPDATED NOV 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM EST
Flood recovery resource centers remain open daily
Brevard County's latest recovery update continues to list two Multi-Agency Resource Centers, open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM, connecting flood survivors with the American Red Cross, legal services and state and federal agencies.
Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL
Veterans Memorial Complex: 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FL
BREVARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES · NOV 9, 2026 · 2:12 PM EST
Free flood clean-up kits available while supplies last
Flood clean-up kits remain listed at four libraries for residents impacted by flooding. Distribution is during regular library hours and supplies are limited. Confirm availability before traveling.
Locations: Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee Ave., Melbourne; Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay; South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco; and West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne.
Check current kit availability with Brevard County ↗BREVARD COUNTY SOLID WASTE · FLOOD RECOVERY · NOV 13, 2026 · 11:29 AM EST
Flood-debris collection continues in unincorporated Brevard
County contractors are working in flood-impacted unincorporated areas. Separate household waste, construction debris and vegetative debris into distinct piles. Do not bag storm debris. Keep piles clear of storm drains, trees, mailboxes, fire hydrants, utility poles, water meters and overhead wires.
Do not place gasoline, paint, fertilizers or rechargeable batteries with curbside debris. Regular trash, recycling and containerized yard-waste collection have resumed. Residents inside city limits should follow their municipality's collection instructions.
Brevard County Storm Center and debris information ↗BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT · NOV 13, 2026 · 9:15 AM EST
Major Disaster Declaration request submitted to FEMA
The Governor has submitted the Major Disaster Declaration request to FEMA. Federal review and the final decision remain pending. This does not mean FEMA Individual Assistance has been approved or opened for applications.
Residents needing immediate cleanup help can use the County's separate volunteer cleanup request process; it is not a FEMA application and does not guarantee federal financial assistance.
Read Brevard County's disaster declaration update ↗NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE · WEATHER OUTLOOK · NOV 14, 2026 · 2:55 PM EST
One more chilly night; rain chances increase next week
The NWS expects one more chilly night, especially inland where wind chills may reach the low to mid-40s. Dry weather is expected tonight. Rain chances increase Tuesday, with coastal and marine impacts more likely from mid to late week.
Extensive St. Johns River flooding continues. The latest NWS discussion says the Cocoa river is cresting and is forecast to begin a slow decline next week. Improving local weather does not mean the river is safe.
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