Rivers in Florida
St. Johns River near Cocoa
Below flood stage
13.34ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 2:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.55 ft1953
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 15.80 ft |
- 17.20 ftWater enters homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp.
- 17.00 ftFlooding to some roads and water approaching low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge. Many yards, ditches and pastures flooded and water approaching low lying structures along Pluckebaum Road in Cocoa and Rockledge. Flooding to low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
- 16.70 ftWater covers yards, encroaches on homes and may enter low lying homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
- 16.50 ftRoad flooding in the Stratford Drive area of Cocoa. Flooding of streets and approaching low lying structures in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
- 16.20 ftWater spreads up in yards and approaches homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area.
- 16.00 ftFlooding to low lying roads in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne. Flooding in low lying areas west of John Rodes Blvd from Melbourne to West Melbourne, reaching to the June Park area.
- 15.80 ftWater begins to move over sea wall in low lying areas along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa. Flooding to low lying areas near the river in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
15 crests on NOAA’s list since 1953.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 11, 1953 | 17.55 ft |
| 2 | October 6, 2017 | 17.43 ft |
| 3 | August 31, 2008 | 17.11 ft |
| 4 | October 5, 2004 | 16.96 ft |
| 5 | October 24, 1956 | 16.78 ft |
| 6 | October 3, 1979 | 16.73 ft |
| 7 | October 23, 1999 | 16.64 ft |
| 8 | October 11, 2022 | 16.56 ft |
| 9 | September 25, 1960 | 16.48 ft |
| 10 | October 21, 1995 | 16.47 ft |
| 11 | September 26, 1960 | 16.45 ft |
| 12 | October 29, 2011 | 16.45 ft |
| 13 | October 29, 1969 | 16.39 ft |
| 14 | November 4, 2005 | 16.36 ft |
| 15 | February 25, 1998 | 16.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 11, 2022: 16.56 ft
- October 6, 2017: 17.43 ft
- October 29, 2011: 16.45 ft
- August 31, 2008: 17.11 ft
- November 4, 2005: 16.36 ft
- October 5, 2004: 16.96 ft
- October 23, 1999: 16.64 ft
- February 25, 1998: 16.12 ft
- October 21, 1995: 16.47 ft
- October 3, 1979: 16.73 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.