WGUS62 KMLB 170247 FFAMLB Flood Watch National Weather Service Melbourne FL 947 PM EST Thu Nov 16 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-170900- /O.CON.KMLB.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-231117T0900Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River-Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the cities of Ormond Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Canaveral Groves, Cocoa, Port Saint Lucie, Melbourne Beach, Vero Beach, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Saint John, Sebastian, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Viera West, Mims, Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Fellsmere, Palm Bay west of I 95, Satellite Beach, Melbourne, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, New Smyrna Beach, Playalinda Beach, Daytona Beach, Rockledge, and Hobe Sound 947 PM EST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Volusia, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional bands of rain developing overnight could exceed 2-4 inches with isolated 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Heil