Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 8 at 6:51PM EDT until October 8 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWMLB
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melbourne, Indialantic, West Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne
Village, Melbourne Airport, Eau Gallie and June Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Brevard, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov