Flood Warning

...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 flooding at the gauge west of Cocoa. Water levels continue to rise at upstream gauges. The river is forecast to slowly rise into Major flood stage late this weekend and into this week.

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 8:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM EST Saturday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising, reaching Major flood stage over the next couple days and cresting at 17.1 feet by midweek. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood