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Flash Flood Warning issued October 8 at 6:51PM EDT until October 8 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Published October 8, 2026 6:53 pm • Updated October 8, 2026 6:53 pm • Florida

FFWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned…

FFWMLB The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southeastern Brevard County in east central Florida… * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will…

Official safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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