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Florida Coastal Flood Warning Oct. 24-26: 15-Foot Seas, 45 MPH Gusts
Melbourne, FL — Dangerous coastal conditions are expected to intensify across east central Florida from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 26, with Coastal Flood Warnings, powerful wind gusts, ha
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-24T11:24:27.971Z
Melbourne, FL — Dangerous coastal conditions are expected to intensify across east central Florida from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 26, with Coastal Flood Warnings, powerful wind gusts, hazardous surf and offshore seas potentially reaching 15 feet.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a potentially significant, prolonged coastal flooding event is developing along the Atlantic coastline, threatening low lying roads, waterfront properties and beaches across Volusia, Brevard and the Treasure Coast.
Coastal Flood Warning Begins Sunday Morning A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect along the entire east central Florida coast through 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.
A Coastal Flood Warning then takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.
Minor to moderate saltwater flooding is expected along vulnerable roads, parking lots, docks and yards, particularly around morning high tides.
Moderate to major beach erosion is also anticipated as powerful surf repeatedly strikes the coastline.
Waves Could Reach 15 Feet Offshore Marine conditions will become increasingly dangerous throughout the weekend.
Gale Warnings begin at 8 p.m. Saturday for Volusia and Brevard coastal waters, expanding to Treasure Coast waters at 8 a.m. Sunday.
Offshore seas could build to 10 to 15 feet, while breaking surf along beaches may reach 9 to 11 feet Sunday and 10 to 12 feet Monday.
Northeast wind gusts could reach 35 to 45 mph Sunday and Monday, particularly near the coast.
High Rip Current Risk and Road Flooding A high rip current risk extends along all east central Florida beaches, with dangerous swimming conditions expected through at least Monday evening.
Communities around Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and the Treasure Coast should prepare for possible coastal road flooding and travel disruptions.
The National Weather Service strongly discourages beach and boating activities during the hazardous conditions.
Residents should avoid flooded roadways and monitor official warnings as conditions develop.