November 2023 Central Florida floods
Storm system responsible for the floods seen from satellite on November 16, 2023 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | November 16 – 19, 2023 (4 days) |
| Flood | |
| Highest winds | 40 mph (65km/h) |
| Maximum rainfall | 14.24 inches (362 mm) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | >$59 million (2023 USD) |
| Areas affected | Central Florida (Particularly Brevard County and Indian River County) |
In November 2023, a significant flash flood event occurred in Central Florida after excessive rainfall struck the region. The hardest hit areas were: Fellsmere, which received 14 inches (360 mm) of rainfall, Vero Lake Estates, which received 11 inches (280 mm) of rainfall, and Palm Bay, which received 11 inches (280 mm) of rainfall.
The flood in November 2023 was the most significant in Fellsmere's history, breaking previous rainfall records. 24-hour rainfall records for November were also broken in Lake Mary, Sanford, and Palm Bay.