Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Brevard, FL
- Places
- Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Merritt Island, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, South Patrick Shores, Palm Shores, Melbourne Village, Eau Gallie, Melbourne Airport
- In effect
- until 3:00 PM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Detection
- Radar and gauge indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Flash flooding is already occurring.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:59 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Turn around, don't drown.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:59 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 11:59 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive on flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur 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 or underpasses.
If you are in a low-lying area or near a small creek or stream, move to higher ground. Stay aware of your surroundings, since 2 to 4 more inches of rain are possible in the warned area.
Stay off flooded streets until the warning ends at 3:00 PM EST and water has gone down.
Context
The warning covers places including Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Merritt Island, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, South Patrick Shores, Palm Shores, Melbourne Village, Eau Gallie and Melbourne Airport.
FEMA records show 5,693 flood-insurance claims in Brevard County between 1978 and 2026, as of September 9, 2026. That count covers only homes and businesses with flood insurance, so it likely understates total flood damage. FEMA also lists five recent disaster declarations for the county, including Hurricane Milton in 2024 and Hurricane Debby in 2024.
Updates
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 3:00 PM 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 warning in Brevard County, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning for east central Brevard County at 11:59 AM EST. It runs until 3:00 PM EST on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in Brevard County?
- The National Weather Service says between 8 and 10 inches of rain have fallen, based on radar and automated rain gauges. Another 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area.
- Which places are affected by the flash flood warning?
- Places named include Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Merritt Island, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, South Patrick Shores, Palm Shores, Melbourne Village, Eau Gallie and Melbourne Airport.
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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