UPDATE: November 12 at 8:47 AM The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin extended the warning until 1 PM Friday.
National Weather Service Flood Warnings are in effect for 5 counties in Eastern Florida until further notice. They come from the Melbourne and Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast offices. This post is updated as the alerts change.
Last National Weather Service update: November 12 at 8:47 AM.
From the National Weather Service in Melbourne
Lake and Volusia counties, until further notice.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated.
Lake and Volusia counties, until further notice.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
Brevard County, until further notice.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 17.2 feet, Water enters homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.
Seminole County, until further notice.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 9.3 feet, Many secondary roads are flooded near Lake Harney. Flooding in the Hatbill Road area near Loughman Lake.
Seminole County, until further notice.
Places in the alert area include Sanford and DeBary.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 5.5 feet, Water surrounds homes and covers some driveways in the Stone Island area near Enterprise in Volusia County. Water enters yards and floods docks in the River Oaks Estates subdivision.
What to do, from the National Weather Service:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 11:00 PM EST.
Latest from the National Weather Service in Melbourne
From the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin
DeSoto County, until 1 PM Friday.
Places in the alert area include Arcadia.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
When: Until Friday afternoon.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, The Girl Scout camp floods.
What to do, from the National Weather Service:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 9:00 PM EST.
Latest from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin
Updates
- November 12 at 8:47 AM: The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin extended the warning until 1 PM Friday.
- November 12 at 8:09 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne extended the warning until further notice.
- November 11 at 8:05 PM: The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin extended the warning until 5 PM Friday.
- November 11 at 12:19 PM: The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a Flood Warning for DeSoto County.
- November 11 at 8:49 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flood Warning for Lake and Volusia counties.
- November 11 at 8:46 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flood Warning for Lake and Volusia counties.
- November 11 at 8:41 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flood Warning for Brevard County.
- November 11 at 8:39 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flood Warning for Seminole County.
- November 11 at 8:37 AM: The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flood Warning for Seminole County.
Source: National Weather Service. Alerts may be updated, extended or cancelled; see weather.gov for the latest.