Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- St. Lucie, FL
- Places
- Fort Pierce, White City, Fort Pierce South, Fort Pierce North, Saint Lucie West, Indian River Estates, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie Airport, Saint Lucie Village, Saint Lucie, Collins Park Estates, Carlton
- In effect
- until 1:15 PM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:12 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:12 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:12 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Move to higher ground now if you are in a low-lying area or near a creek or stream. The National Weather Service says to act quickly to protect your life.
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and never drive around barricades.
Stay away from underpasses, streets and highways that may be covered by water. The National Weather Service notes that 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay alert until the warning ends at 1:15 PM EST, and check for updates from the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 3,990 claims in St. Lucie County between 1978 and 2026. This count covers only insured properties, so it does not capture all flood damage in the county.
FEMA has made five hurricane disaster declarations for St. Lucie County since 2017: Irma, Dorian, Ian, Nicole and Milton. This shows the county has a history of serious storm impacts.
Updates
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 1:15 PM EST.
History here
St. Lucie County: 3990 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
St. Lucie County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4834 (2024): hurricane milton
- DR-4680 (2022): hurricane nicole
- DR-4673 (2022): hurricane ian
- DR-4468 (2019): hurricane dorian
- DR-4337 (2017): hurricane irma
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in St. Lucie County, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning for central St. Lucie County at 11:12 AM EST. It runs until 1:15 PM EST on November 2, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in St. Lucie County?
- Doppler radar indicated that between 4 and 8 inches of rain has fallen in the warned area. The National Weather Service says 2 to 4 more inches are possible.
- Which places are affected by the flash flood warning?
- The warning names Fort Pierce, White City, Fort Pierce South, Fort Pierce North, Saint Lucie West, Indian River Estates, Port Saint Lucie River Park, Saint Lucie Airport, Saint Lucie Village, Collins Park Estates and Carlton, among other locations.
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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