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Flood Watch issued November 1 at 8:06PM EST until November 2 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Published November 1, 2026 8:08 pm • Updated November 1, 2026 8:08 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Southern Lake. * WHEN…Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – A disturbance from the Gulf is interacting with unusually rich moisture over portions of Central Florida, causing bands of heavy rain that will continue overnight. The ground is nearly saturated. Widespread amounts of 1-3 inches are forecast, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches or more which may cause flash flooding. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official safety instructions

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.

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