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Indian River County weather alerts

1 active alert for Indian River County, Florida right now: a Rip Current Statement.

36 in the last 30 days 50 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Rip Current Statement Get alerts on your phone →

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Rip Current Statement

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 8:35 PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL Until Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 AM EDT (in 2 days)

Area: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What it means: Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Indian River County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Rip Current Statement Oct 21, 1:44 PM Oct 23, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 21, 4:04 AM Oct 23, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 20, 2:18 AM 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 2:18 AM Oct 21, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 19, 2:34 AM 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Oct 19, 2:34 AM Oct 21, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 2:56 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 18, 2:56 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Wind Advisory Oct 18, 1:47 AM Oct 18, 8:00 PM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 9:31 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 17, 9:31 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 2:30 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 17, 2:30 AM Oct 20, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 10, 12:18 AM Oct 11, 1:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 9, 12:33 AM Oct 10, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Flood Advisory Oct 8, 6:26 PM Oct 8, 8:00 PM Melbourne FL
Flood Watch Oct 8, 12:18 PM Oct 8, 11:00 PM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 8, 10:24 AM Oct 9, 5:00 AM Melbourne FL
Flood Advisory Oct 7, 4:59 PM Oct 7, 7:00 PM Melbourne FL
Flood Advisory Oct 6, 4:34 PM Oct 6, 6:00 PM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 4, 2:32 AM Oct 5, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 3, 1:57 AM Oct 4, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Special Weather Statement Oct 1, 2:37 PM Oct 1, 3:00 PM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Oct 1, 1:10 PM Oct 2, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 28, 2:30 AM Sep 29, 3:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 27, 2:25 AM Sep 28, 3:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 26, 3:08 AM Sep 28, 3:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Sep 26, 3:08 AM Sep 26, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Sep 25, 3:00 PM Sep 26, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 25, 3:00 PM Sep 27, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Sep 25, 2:39 AM Sep 26, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 25, 2:39 AM Sep 27, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement Sep 24, 2:44 AM Sep 26, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
High Surf Advisory Sep 24, 2:44 AM Sep 26, 4:00 AM Melbourne FL
Flood Advisory Sep 23, 2:51 PM Sep 23, 4:15 PM Melbourne FL

Pattern

What Indian River County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Indian River County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Rip Current Statement
23
High Surf Advisory
9
Special Weather Statement
9
Flood Advisory
7
Flood Watch
1
Wind Advisory
1

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Rip Current Statement

Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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