Indian River County, Florida — The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Indian River County and northern St. Lucie County in east central Florida, in effect through 6:00 PM EST Monday.

What is happening:

Doppler radar showed thunderstorms dropping heavy rain across the warned area Monday afternoon. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain have already fallen, and another 2 to 4 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Local impacts:

Flash flooding is possible along small creeks and streams, in urban areas, on highways, streets and underpasses, and in other low-lying and poor-drainage spots. Communities in the warned area include Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Vero Beach South, Indrio, Gifford, White City, Lakewood Park and Indian River Estates.

What to do:

- Turn around, do not drown. Never drive through flooded roads.

- Most flood deaths happen in vehicles, so stay out of rising water.

- Be extra careful after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see.

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