St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge

...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.