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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Alerts and conditions

Weather Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:07PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.

.Exceptional rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has

caused Moderate to Major flooding at the gauge west of Cocoa. The

river may rise slightly early this week and remain in Major flood

stage through at least Friday.

For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w...Major flooding is

forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate 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 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 16.97 feet.

- Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet.

- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending

at 7:15 PM EST Sunday was 16.97 feet.

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What to 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 Monday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Read the full alert · Until Nov 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

Weather Rip Current Statement issued November 7 at 10:23PM EST until November 10 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin,

and Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away

from shore into deeper water.

What to do: 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.

Read the full alert · Until Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 AM

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