Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Emergency (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Brevard, FL
- Places
- Palm Bay, Melbourne, Malabar, Indialantic, Camp Holly Fish Camp, West Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Grant-Valkaria, Micco, Melbourne Village, June Park, Melbourne Airport
- In effect
- until 11:45 AM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Damage threat
- Catastrophic
- Detection
- Radar and gauge indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for West Melbourne and Palm Bay. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 9:34 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 9:34 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 9:34 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Move to higher ground now. If water is rising around you, go to the highest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid basements, low spots, creeks, and drainage ditches.
Do not travel unless you are leaving an area that is flooding or you have been told to evacuate. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths happen in vehicles. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Never drive around barricades or into flooded roads, streets, or underpasses. If you see water on the road, turn around and find another route.
Keep a phone charged and follow updates from the National Weather Service and Brevard County officials until the warning ends and water goes down.
Context
FEMA records 5693 National Flood Insurance Program claims in Brevard County from 1978 through 2026. These claims count only homes and businesses that carried flood insurance, so they show part of the county's flood history, not every property that has flooded.
Brevard County has been included in several recent federal disaster declarations for tropical storms, including Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole in 2022, Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Milton in 2024. Those declarations show the area's repeated exposure to heavy rain and flooding.
Updates
- The National Weather Service extended the flash flood warning until 11:45 AM EST.
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 9:45 AM EST.
History here
Brevard County: 5693 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Brevard County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4834 (2024): hurricane milton
- DR-4806 (2024): hurricane debby
- DR-4734 (2023): hurricane idalia
- DR-4680 (2022): hurricane nicole
- DR-4673 (2022): hurricane ian
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood emergency in Palm Bay, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for West Melbourne and Palm Bay at 7:56 AM EST on Monday, November 2, 2026, calling it a particularly dangerous situation.
- How long does the flash flood warning for Brevard County last?
- The Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Brevard County is in effect until 9:45 AM EST. Places in the warning include Palm Bay, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Malabar, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Grant-Valkaria, and Micco.
- How much rain has fallen in Melbourne and Palm Bay?
- Radar and automated rain gauges indicated between 8 and 12 inches of rain has fallen. The National Weather Service said 4 to 6 inches more are possible in the warned area.
Sources
- NWS Melbourne FL: Flash Flood Warning, Nov 2, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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