Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Melbourne FL
- Areas
- Brevard, FL; Indian River, FL
- Places
- Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Roseland, Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian Inlet, Barefoot Bay, Wabasso, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Micco, Orchid, North Beach, Wabasso Beach
- In effect
- until 3:45 PM EST, Nov 2, 2026
- Detection
- Radar and gauge indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 1:40 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 1:40 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Melbourne FL, Flash Flood Warning, 1:40 PM EST Nov 2, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown, because most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground if water is rising near you. Stay away from small creeks and streams, underpasses and low-lying areas, which the warning says can flood.
Never drive around barricades. The National Weather Service notes that just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Check for updates until the warning ends at 1:45 PM EST, since the National Weather Service says an additional 3 to 5 inches of rain are possible in the warned area.
Context
Flood-insurance claims count only insured properties, so they understate total flood losses. FEMA records show 5,693 claims in Brevard County and 3,352 in Indian River County since 1978.
Both counties have recent federal disaster declarations, including Hurricane Milton in October 2024, Hurricane Nicole in December 2022 and Hurricane Ian in September 2022.
Updates
- The National Weather Service extended the flash flood warning until 3:45 PM EST.
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 1:45 PM EST.
- NWS Melbourne FL issued the flash flood warning until 1:45 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
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
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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 and northeastern Indian River County. It runs until 1:45 PM EST on November 2, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- The National Weather Service says radar and automated rain gauges show between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Another 3 to 5 inches are possible.
- Which places are affected by the Flash Flood Warning?
- Places named include Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Roseland, Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian Inlet, Barefoot Bay, Wabasso, Micco, Orchid, North Beach and Wabasso Beach. Flooding could affect small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
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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