Flood and Heavy Rain in Florida, October 1, 2023

Name: Flood and Heavy Rain in Florida, October 1, 2023
Start: 2023-10-01T07:09
End: 2023-10-01T18:22
Location: Florida

October 1, 2023 · NWS MLB · 12 events in 1 county or zone

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Brevard County and roadway damage in Palm Bay.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $75,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 12

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What happened

The episode as NWS MLB wrote it up.

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Brevard County and roadway damage in Palm Bay.

What forecasters said that day

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NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Sep 30, 3:38 PM EST, 15 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 30, 3:38 PM EST, 15 hours 31 minutes before

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Event by event

11 heavy rain, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Brevard

When: October 1, 7:09 AM EST
Where: Brevard County, 4.53 mi SSE of June Park to 2.07 mi W of Malabar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 27.990, -80.670

Law enforcement reported multiple road closures in the Palm Bay area due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Ten vehicles became stranded along Jupiter BLVD NE. Also reports road has washed away at the intersection of Highland Ave NW and Pace Drive. Multiple intersections impassable in the area including Valkaria Rd, Grant Rd, Malabar Rd, and Webber Rd.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:23 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, Canova Beach
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.130, -80.580

Weather Underground site KFLINDIA381 measured 6.17 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:26 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 0.69 mi S of Canova Beach
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.120, -80.580

Weather Underground site KFLINDIA326 measured 6.39 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:28 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 3.68 mi NE of Indianola
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.420, -80.680

Weather Underground site KFLMERRI255 measured 6.5 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 2.83 mi NNE of West Eaugallie
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.170, -80.670

Weather Underground site KFLMELBO66 measured 6.49 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:33 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 3.19 mi SW of Titusville Beach
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.600, -80.660

Weather Underground site KFLTITUS246 measured 6.54 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 5:35 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 2.07 mi S of Bonaventure
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.240, -80.680

Weather Underground site KFLROCKL127 measured 7.31 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 6:05 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 2.8 mi WNW of West Eaugallie
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.150, -80.720

Weather Underground site KFLMELBO390 measured 7.42 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 6:06 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 1.38 mi N of West Eaugallie
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.150, -80.680

Weather Underground site KFLMELBO679 measured 7.43 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 6:07 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 2.4 mi NNW of West Eaugallie
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 28.160, -80.700

Weather Underground site KFLMELBO315 measured 6.92 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 4.88 mi W of Valkaria Arpt
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.970, -80.650

Weather Underground site KFLPALMB552 measured 7.17 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain, Brevard

When: October 1, 6:22 PM EST
Where: Brevard County, 4.33 mi W of Valkaria Arpt
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 27.980, -80.640

Weather Underground site KFLPALMB494 measured 6.63 inches of rain.

What these are

Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1145700, 1145701, 1145702, 1145703, 1145704, 1145705, 1145706, 1145707, 1145708, 1145709, 1145711, 1145710.