Heavy rains, king tides bring widespread flooding to Brevard, Volusia counties

Heavy rains cause flooding along Florida's Space Coast

Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods.

EDGEWATER, Fla. - Heavy rain coupled with a king tide are flooding neighborhoods across Florida’s Space Coast, leaving roads impassable and homeowners frustrated by what has become a regular threat.

Along the Indian River, residents say they’ve grown used to seeing streets and yards swallowed by water. 

What we know:

Heavy rainfall combined with seasonal king tides has flooded parts of Florida’s Space Coast, inundating streets, driveways, and yards from Titusville to Cocoa, Merritt Island, and Cape Canaveral.

In Merritt Island’s Newfound Harbor area, water rose several inches deep, making roads impassable and forcing residents to stay home. 

Flooding in Edgewater as heavy rains hit Florida

Neighbors who live in Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards. Those who live on one street have begun to park vehicles in the roadway and placed a tree stump in the middle to slow traffic, to try and stop water from being pushed into their yards.

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Officials say water levels are running one to three feet higher than normal, and flooding has also affected Palm Bay and parts of Volusia County, including Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear how long the high water will persist. City leaders are still assessing which neighborhoods face the highest risk of home flooding and whether additional resources will be needed.

The backstory:

In coastal communities like Merritt Island and Edgewater—low-lying and surrounded by rivers and canals—residents have endured repeated flooding events that have damaged roads, homes, and infrastructure. 

What they're saying:

City officials in several municipalities say they have launched studies and projects aimed at reinforcing canals and improving water management.

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"My car was definitely in the water, and I didn’t want to risk it today trying to drive back out," said resident Taylor Cejdasturm.

"It’s sad. Merritt Island is literally an island. It looks like it’s going down," added Carly Goodloe.

Edgewater resident Lori Duckworth said, "It’s not our first rodeo, but it gets old."

Neighbor Dan Mongosa echoed the frustration.

"If it continues to rain all weekend long, I just expect the house to get flooded again."

City worker Dave Royal in New Smyrna Beach noted, "We’ve got a lot of drainage problems here because the tide’s up and there’s really no place to pump the water."