Brevard County hit by 1-in-100-year flood as Central Florida rains top 23 inches
The gist
Brevard County saw historic flooding with more than 23 inches of rain in some areas, preliminary reports show.
November is normally one of Central Florida's driest months, so the totals far exceed normal.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Heavy rain began across Central Florida Sunday morning; the National Weather Service sent emergency phone alerts warning Brevard residents of flash flooding and life-threatening conditions Sunday night.
- Nov 2, 2026A flood watch covered all of east central Florida through 7 p.m., with another 1 to 3 inches of rain possible and isolated amounts up to 5 inches. Brevard County Public Schools canceled classes Monday and several roads closed in West Melbourne.
- Nov 2, 2026Portions of Cocoa and Melbourne saw more than a foot of rain, stalling vehicles on flooded U.S. Highway 192. Portions of Seminole County had 7.5 inches by 8 a.m., flooding parts of County Road 426 and athletic fields off Markham Woods Road.
Key terms
- 1-in-100-year flood
- A rainfall amount so extreme that it has a 1 in 200 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
- National Weather Service
- A U.S. federal agency that provides weather forecasts, warnings, and other weather information to the public.
Source: Wikipedia