UPDATE — Monday, November 2, 12:59 PM CT: The National Weather Service in Melbourne has extended this warning through 3:45 PM EST (2:45 PM CT). Between 8 and 12 inches of rain have already fallen across southeastern Brevard and northeastern Indian River counties, with 2 to 3 more inches possible, and flash flooding is already occurring.

UPDATE — Monday, November 2, 11:10 AM CT: The National Weather Service in Melbourne reports 6 to 8 inches of rain have already fallen across southeastern Brevard and northeastern Indian River counties, with 3 to 5 more inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding continues, including in Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Roseland, Barefoot Bay, Wabasso and Micco. Turn around, don't drown — never drive on flooded roads.

Brevard and Indian River Counties, Florida — The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Brevard County and northeastern Indian River County in east central Florida, in effect through 1:45 PM EST (12:45 PM CT) on Monday, November 2.

What is happening:

At 11:12 AM Eastern, the National Weather Service reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain have already fallen, with an additional 3 to 5 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing and described as life-threatening. The warning covers southeastern Brevard County and northeastern Indian River County, including Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Roseland, Barefoot Bay, Wabasso and Micco.

Local impacts:

Flash flooding can swamp small creeks and streams, flood urban areas and highways, and cut off low-lying roads. Water may rise quickly in places already saturated from earlier rounds of rain.

What to do:

- Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown — most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

- Stay aware of your surroundings and do not walk into standing water.

- Move to higher ground right away if you see water rising around you.

- Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when you can do so safely.

Source: National Weather Service, Melbourne, November 2, 2026.