Active AlertsCocoa Beach Pier, FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County. .Recent extreme rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has caused the river near Cocoa to rise to Major Flood Stage. The river is forecast to continue remain steady with slight deviations in river levels through at least early next week. For the St. Johns Riverincluding Cocoa 9wMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
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.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM EST Saturday was 17.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Sunday morning at 1100 AM EST.