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:

Thunderstorms dropping heavy rain are moving across the warned area. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges show between 4 and 6 inches of rain have already fallen, and another 3 to 5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Communities in the warned area include Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Roseland, Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian Inlet, Barefoot Bay, Wabasso, Micco, Orchid, North Beach, and Wabasso Beach.

Local impacts:

Flash flooding is threatening small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor-drainage and low-lying areas. Roads in the warned area can flood quickly, and water levels can rise fast with little warning.

What to do:

- If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.

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

- Stay off flooded roads and away from creeks and drainage areas.

- Report observed flooding to local emergency services.

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