Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Brevard, FL
- Places
- Palm Bay, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Malabar, Indialantic, Patrick Space Force Base, Merritt Island, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, South Patrick Shores, Grant-Valkaria, Micco
- In effect
- until 5:00 AM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- 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, 3:38 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 3:38 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 3:38 AM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. Never drive around barricades. The National Weather Service says just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
Be extra careful in the dark, when flood dangers are harder to see. Streets, underpasses and low-lying areas can flood first, as can small creeks and streams.
If water is rising near you, move to higher ground. Stay aware of your surroundings until the warning ends at 5:00 AM EST and check for updates from the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 5,693 claims in Brevard County between 1978 and 2026, as of September 9, 2026. These count only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage in the county.
FEMA has made several disaster declarations for Brevard County in recent years, including Hurricane Milton in October 2024, Hurricane Debby in August 2024 and Hurricane Idalia in August 2023.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 5:00 AM EST.
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 5:00 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 warning in Brevard County, Florida?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Brevard County at 3:38 AM EST on November 2, 2026. It lasts until 5:00 AM EST.
- Which places are affected by the Brevard County flash flood warning?
- The warning lists Palm Bay, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Malabar, Indialantic, Patrick Space Force Base, Merritt Island, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, South Patrick Shores, Grant-Valkaria and Micco, among other locations.
- How much rain has fallen in southeastern Brevard County?
- Doppler radar indicated that between 2 and 4 inches of rain has fallen. The National Weather Service says an additional 1 to 2 inches is 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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