Flood Warning

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

St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County.

.Recent rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has caused Major flooding at the gauge west of Cocoa. Water levels continue to slowly rise at upstream gauges. The river is forecast to remain within Major flood stage through this week.

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

* WHAT...Major 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 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM EST Tuesday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising, cresting at 17.2 feet this weekend. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood