Alertes en vigueurPort Saint John, FL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County. .Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Cocoa to rise into Minor Flood Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Moderate Flood Stage in the next couple days, approaching Major Flood Stage late in the week. For the St. Johns Riverincluding CocoaModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: St Johns River near Cocoa 9w.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Flooding to some roads and water approaching low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge. Many yards, ditches and pastures flooded and water approaching low lying structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge. Flooding to low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
Additional Details: - At 10:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EST Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is forecast to climb into Moderate Flood Stage in the next couple days, approaching Major Flood Stage late in the week. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 1215 AM EST.

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
When: Through late Wednesday night.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Rough breaking surf of 4 to 6 feet expected.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.