Severe storms take aim at Florida as persistent rain fuels growing flood threat
A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for Brevard County, with the National Weather Service getting reports of vehicles stalled in the water in the Palm Bay area.
Florida hit hard by heavy rain and flooding prompting safety concerns
Portions of the East Coast of Florida have endured some of the worst severe storms as heavy rain has resulted in flooding, closing roads and schools due to serious safety concerns to begin this week.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Another round of heavy rain is expected to douse Florida today, fueling a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat.
- The most intense rainfall will begin to fade later this afternoon, but the flood threat remains until Tuesday.
- 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely through Monday.
FLORIDA – Millions across Florida face a growing severe weather threat as rounds of heavy rain continue to soak the Sunshine State, raising concerns about dangerous flooding.
A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for Brevard County, with the National Weather Service getting reports of vehicles stalled in the water in the Palm Bay area. The emergency expired at 11:45 a.m.
Serious flooding in Melbourne, Florida. (Hannah Scott)
Another round of heavy rain will douse Florida throughout the day today, as much of the state's east coast is under a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat.
This includes major cities such as Miami, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne and Key Largo.
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This comes as the region was already drenched on Sunday. Repeated rounds of heavy rain could quickly lead to flooding issues.
"The concern is that many areas along the Atlantic coast, from South Florida and the Treasure Coast to the Space Coast and Jacksonville, have already received significant rain," the FOX Forecast Center said.
The most intense rainfall will begin to fade later this afternoon, but the recent rainfall has already left the ground more saturated than normal, keeping the threat of flooding in play.
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Widespread flooding is the greatest concern as rain totals add up.
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Through Monday, an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely, along with isolated flooding on Tuesday, when a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk is in effect from the Space Coast to Miami.
A coastal flood threat also exists as rough surf and dangerous rip currents are a concern along Atlantic beaches, with onshore winds producing waves of 4 to 6 feet or higher.
PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2026/10/26: The Halifax River floods a street as well as boat docks. Coastal Volusia County was placed under a coastal flood warning as a combination of severe king tides, rough seas, and heavy rainfall overwhelmed low-lying shorelines. Persistent easterly winds and elevated high tides blocked natural drainage, inundating coastal roadways and causing localized flooding along Daytona Beach and surrounding communities. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images / Getty Images)
School officials are already taking additional precautions, with Burrell College in Melbourne announcing the closure of campus for Monday.
The wet weather and nasty storm conditions will persist before fading later in the evening, but impacts will linger on Tuesday as flooding will remain a concern.