Active AlertsPort Saint John, FL

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee and Brevard.
When: Through Tuesday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Heavy to extreme rainfall has occurred over coastal portions of east central Florida today. Any additional rainfall overnight may exacerbate ongoing flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County. .Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Cocoa to rise into Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to rise through Minor flood stage and into Moderate flood stage mid to late week. For the St. Johns Riverincluding CocoaModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 16.7 feet, Water covers yards, encroaches on homes and may enter low lying homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
Additional Details: - At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 16.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 16.8 feet Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 Tuesday morning at 1145 AM EST.

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
When: Through late Wednesday night.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Rough breaking surf of 4 to 6 feet expected.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.