Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Indian River, FL; St. Lucie, FL
- Places
- Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, Indrio, Gifford, Fort Pierce Inlet, White City, Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant, Lakewood Park, Vero Beach Highland, Saint Lucie Airport, Pointe West
- In effect
- until 8:00 PM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:46 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:46 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 5:46 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive on flooded roads. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If you come to water over the road, turn around and find another route. Never drive around barricades.
If you are in a low-lying area or near a small creek or stream, move to higher ground. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay aware of your surroundings, and be especially careful after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see. Avoid underpasses and other poor drainage spots while the warning is in effect.
Context
Flood-insurance claims give a sense of past flooding here, but they count only insured homes and businesses. FEMA's records show 3,352 claims in Indian River County from 1978 to 2025, and 3,990 claims in St. Lucie County from 1978 to 2026.
Both counties have also been included in FEMA disaster declarations for hurricanes, most recently Hurricane Milton in October 2024. Earlier declarations were for Hurricane Nicole, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Dorian and Hurricane Irma.
Updates
- The National Weather Service extended the flash flood warning until 8:00 PM EST.
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 6:00 PM EST.
History here
Indian River County: 3352 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
Indian River 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
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 Vero Beach, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning at 4:02 PM EST that covers Vero Beach and Vero Beach South. It runs until 6:00 PM EST on November 2.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated that between 4 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. The National Weather Service says an additional 2 to 4 inches are possible.
- Is there a flash flood warning in Fort Pierce, Florida?
- Yes. Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce Inlet and Lakewood Park are among the places named in the warning for northern St. Lucie County. It stays in effect until 6:00 PM EST.
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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