MELBOURNE, Fla. — Wave after wave of rain has pounded Florida’s east coast from Palm Coast to Palm Bay, prompting a flash flood warning for southern Brevard County for most of the evening.
Between 6 and 8 inches of rain had fallen between Melbourne and Palm Bay by 6 p.m. with more expected.
The flash flood warning was issued until 9:15 p.m. because of the risk of quickly rising flood waters, one of the areas hit hard by Hurricane Irma.
The rain will weaken later into the night, according to WFTV meterologist George Waldenberger.
#CapeCanaveral: This flash flooding is no joke. Stay put. #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/TZRZN8yJPF
— ☀️🚀🌊 Sun, Space & Sea® (@CapeCanaveralFL) October 2, 2017
10/1/17|8:40PM #PressRelease: Restrict sewer usage due to excessive rain. Limit laundry, showers/baths, & flushing. https://t.co/pKYl6j0Fc9 pic.twitter.com/LxvrUNYA2e
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) October 2, 2017
Update: Tornado Warning has expired...I'm watching additional storms for signs of rotation. Tornado warning: Brevard County through 9:15pm. Radar indicated rotation approaching South Cocoa, Rockledge. #WFTV
Posted by George Waldenberger WFTV Meteorologist on Sunday, October 1, 2017
Until 9:15pm Sunday: Flash flood warning in effect for southeastern Brevard. Turn around don’t drown. Take a detour. Only 6 inches of rain can stall your vehicle. 12inches can make a vehicle float.
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Sunday, October 1, 2017
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