<em>This story will be continuously updated. Check back for updates. </em> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Update Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026</em></strong></span> Schools in Indian River County will remain closed Wednesday after historic, local flooding brought up to 14 inches of rainfall, according to officials. The campuses closed Tuesday because of the flooding. <span style="font-weight: 400;">"While our school facilities have been assessed and are operational, travel conditions remain unsafe in many areas. In coordination with Indian River County Emergency Management, 31 roads are reported closed, and current conditions do not support the safe operation of school buses," school district officials said in a statement. </span> "<span style="font-weight: 400;">The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and families remain our highest priority.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">We are hopeful that conditions will allow schools to reopen on Thursday, November 5. We will continue working closely with emergency management officials and share updates as reopening plans are confirmed."</span> As of Tuesday, Indian River County's Emergency Operations Center remained at a level 2 activation. Up to 20 people were rescued from their vehicles that were stalled in the floodwaters, said Lt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. There were no reports of fatalities or serious injuries from the flooding in Indian River County, according to sheriff's officials. At least two deaths were reported in Brevard County. The ongoing, heavy rainfall began Sunday and continued throughout most of Monday. Indian River County officials declared a local state of emergency Monday after the sporadic downpour flooded several streets and caused businesses to close. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for seven Florida counties, including Indian River. <strong>Weather advisories</strong> A flood warning remains in effect for Indian River County until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=27.638883&lon=-80.38908">National Weather Service in Melbourne</a>. <strong>Current Road Closures in Indian River County:</strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oslo Road from 66th Avenue to 90th Avenue</span></li> <li>Internal roadways of Pointe West Central and South Villages</li> <li>County Road 512 Eastbound from Sebastian River Middle School to 90th Avenue</li> <li>Roseland Road north of Robin Lane</li> <li>Eighth Street from 74th Avenue to 82nd Avenue</li> <li>All subdivisions on Oslo Road from 58th Avenue to 43rd Avenue</li> <li>15th Avenue SW from 11th Street SW to 13th Street SW</li> <li>66th Avenue from 1st Street to 4th Street</li> <li>Old Dixie Highway SE from Highland Drive SE to 25th Street SE</li> <li>101st Avenue Entrance to Vero Lane Estates</li> <li>Stonecrop Street in Sebastian</li> <li>Fatima Court in Sebastian</li> <li>Gladiola Avenue in Sebastian</li> <li>Jungle Trail</li> <li>Heritage Plantation Mobile Home Park</li> <li>82nd Avenue from 20th Street to 26th Street</li> <li>73rd Street westbound from 66th Avenue</li> <li>74th Avenue from 9th Street SW to 1st Street SW</li> <li>101st Avenue from 78th Street to County Road 512</li> <li>104th Avenue from 83rd Street to 85th Street</li> <li>Village Green Mobile Home Park</li> <li>Fischer Hammock Road in Sebastian</li> <li>Calcutta Drive and Golf View Drive</li> <li>17th Place SW from 20th Avenue SW to 20th Avenue SW</li> <li>59th Terrace and 57th Street</li> </ul> <strong>Rainfall amounts</strong> Vero Beach received 8-to-14 inches of rainfall during what meteorologists called an unusual, historic weather event. Rainfall amounts could have been as high as 18 inches near the Interstate 95 corridor, said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Meteorologists reported 7-to-9 inches of rainfall near State Road 60 and U.S. 1. There was 7-to-10 inches of rainfall along the U.S. 1 Corridor from Fort Pierce to Vero Beach, according to Haley. The Vero Beach Airport recorded 4.91 inches of rain, which broke the previous daily rainfall record of 2.63 inches set in 2009, Haley said. In Brevard, Malabar and Grant Valkaria had 18-to-24 inches of rainfall. <strong>Shelters</strong> There were no shelters open as of Tuesday. <em>Earlier story:</em> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday issued a state of emergency for seven Florida counties including Indian River following heavy, ongoing rainfall and flooding impacting roadways, businesses and motorists, according to the <a href="https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/emergency-and-disaster-election-resources/">Florida Department of State</a>. Indian River County officials declared a local state of emergency after the sporadic downpour flooded several streets and caused businesses and organizations to close Monday. Indian River County schools will close Tuesday, Nov. 3, because of the weather conditions. The county's emergency order was activated at 2:30 p.m. Monday and will remain in effect until further notice. <span style="font-weight: 400;">"Indian River County urges residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary travel through flood-affected areas, and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways," county officials said in a statement. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">"Motorists should obey all posted road closures and barricades and remain alert to changing conditions."</span> All county schools, along with the school district office, will close on Tuesday, according to officials. "We know today's weather and road conditions have affected many in our community, and we hope you and your loved ones stay safe," school district officials said in a statement. "Please stay vigilant and up to date with the school district information through our social media and district live feed." Sheriff Eric Flowers said Indian River County's Emergency Operations Center was activated at a Level 2. He urged parents to monitor their children's school's social media for announcements about closings or early dismissals. "Our hearts go out to our neighboring counties who are dealing with much worse situations than we are," Flowers said. "Portions of 58th Avenue are closed. We've been getting information about restaurants and businesses in Sebastian closing due to flooding." <strong>Weather advisories</strong> A flood watch was issued at 4:31 p.m. Monday for Indian River County and will remain active until 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=27.638883&lon=-80.38908">National Weather Service in Melbourne</a>. Ongoing flood and flash flood warnings remain active for the county. A high surf advisory was issued at 4:31 p.m. Monday and will remain active until 3 a.m. Tuesday. <strong>Closings due to flooding</strong> All schools and district locations in Indian River County will close Tuesday. The Sebastian Church of God, the precinct 7 polling location, will close Tuesday. Officials moved the polling site from the church to Sebastian Elks Lodge, 731 South Fleming Street, in precinct 8. Morning Star Church, the precinct 26 polling location, will also close Tuesday. Officials moved the polling site to the Intergenerational Recreation Center, 1590 Ninth Street Southwest, in precinct 25 in Vero Beach. The polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Cleveland Clinic's Outpatient and Urgent Care facility in Sebastian is also temporarily closed because of the weather conditions. <span style="font-weight: 400;">"Patients should not come to the location until further notice," Cleveland Clinic officials said in a statement. "Updates will be provided when the facility is able to reopen."</span> All customer convenience centers and landfills were closed. Garbage collection, including trash, bulk, yard waste and recycling, will shift by one day this week. The Indian River County Courthouse will close Tuesday. More information on closings can be found on the <a href="https://indianriver.gov/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVV8aRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR-72JQ6h4W0JILePVjhM4Rp2xLJC8uheFTsuR05jm1WMnfuVrGndV8RC5okrw_aem_ONr8SS9GVqxmf_5r7RJFIw">Indian River County website</a>. <strong>Road closures</strong> The following roads were closed due to flooding as of Monday evening, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. <em>Vero Beach area</em> <ul> <li>The 5200 block of First Street Southwest, Eighth Avenue at 21st Street, the 3500 and 3600 blocks of 12th Street, 12th Street at 42nd Avenue, the 1200 block of 16th Avenue, the 2200 block of 17th Street, 17th Street at Sixth Avenue, the 1000 block of 17th Place Southwest, the 2700 to 3600 blocks of 20th Street/State Road 60, the 1700 to 2000 blocks of 21st Place Southwest, the 1400 block of 26th Court Southwest, the 1000 block of 41st Avenue, 59th Terrace at 57th Street, 74th Avenue through Ninth Street Southwest to First Street Southwest, the 2500 block of 82nd Avenue, 101st Avenue through 78th Avenue to County Road 512, the 8800 block of 102nd Court, 104th Avenue to 83rd Street to 85th Street, Calcutta Drive at Golfview Drive, the 700 block of Concha Drive, the 10100 block of County Road 512, Highland Drive Southwest at 21st Street Southwest, the 300 block of Main Street, Melrose Lane at County Road 512, Sunrise Drive at Village Green Drive, the 400 block of U.S. 1, the 8300 to 8500 blocks of U.S. 1.</li> </ul> <em>Sebastian area</em> <ul> <li>Autumn Terrace at Melrose Lane, Bevan Drive, the 600 block of Fischer Hammock Road, the 400 block of Periwinkle Drive, the 700 block of Rolling Hill Drive, the 11800 block of Roseland Road, Roseland Road at Valencia, the 200 block of South Wimbrow Drive.</li> </ul> <strong>Shelter openings</strong> <ul> <li>Sebastian River Middle School, 9400 County Road 512.</li> <li>Osceola Magnet School, 480 20th Avenue Southwest, Vero Beach. (Pet Friendly Shelter)</li> </ul> "If flooding threatens your safety, move to higher ground," Indian River County sheriff's officials said in a statement. <strong>Evacuations </strong> Authorities issued a voluntary evacuation as a precaution for residents in the Rockridge neighborhood because of flooding and potential wastewater backups. The Rockridge area is located from 17th Street to 13th Place, and from Sixth Avenue to Indian River Boulevard. <span style="font-weight: 400;">"Indian River County Utilities is monitoring conditions and has contacted affected customers," sheriff's officials said. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">For questions or to report your status, call 772-226-4000.</span> <strong>Rainfall amounts </strong> The band of greatest rainfall as of Monday evening was from 12-to-16 inches along the Interstate 95 corridor in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. There was 6 inches of rain reported near State Road 60 and U.S. 1. Meteorologists reported from 6-to-9 inches of rainfall along the U.S. 1 corridor from Fort Pierce to Vero Beach, Haley said. To the north in Brevard County, weather experts estimate at least 18-to-20 inches of rainfall near Malabar and Grant Valkaria. The heavy downpour left cars stranded on roadways and flooded out engines. <span style="font-weight: 400;">"The safety of residents, visitors, and emergency response personnel remains the county's priority," officials said in a statement. "Residents are encouraged to monitor official county communications for additional updates as conditions evolve."</span> <strong>Forecast for the week</strong> Monday night will have a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to meteorologists. Tuesday will have a 60 percent chance of rain during the day and a 40 percent chance in the evening. Eastern wind gusts for each day will be as high as 20 mph, weather experts said. The heavy rainfall was expected to lighten Wednesday, which will have a 20 percent chance of showers. Rain was not forecasted for Thursday or Friday. <strong>Tips for motorists</strong> The Indian River County Sheriff's Office provided the following tips for motorists amid the ongoing flooding on roadways. <ul> <li>Do not drive through flooded roadways. The water is often deeper than it looks. As little as 6 inches of moving water can stall a vehicle, and 12 inches can carry it away.</li> <li>Do not drive around barricades. Plan ahead and use alternate routes. Avoid walking or wading in floodwater.</li> <li>If you approach a flooded road, turn around, don't drown.</li> <li>Those who want to report a hazard should call the sheriff's non-emergency number at 772-569-6700. In an emergency, call 911.</li> <li>Those who want to report non-emergency flooding or property damage can use the county's <a href="https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/indianriverFL/request.html">online reporting portal</a>.</li> </ul> <em>Photos provided by Sebastian Police Department</em> [gallery ids="237940,237941"] <em>This story will be updated. </em>