What was issued
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.
.Recent rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has
caused Major flooding at the gauge west of Cocoa. The river is
forecast to continue to rise within Major flood stage through this
weekend.
For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.2 feet, Water enters homes along the St Johns River
in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in
the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park
area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes
impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass
Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage
Fish Camp.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Wednesday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising, cresting at
17.2 feet this weekend.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What you should do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EST.
Affected area