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Historic flooding in Brevard triggered more than 100 rescues
Florida Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 100 people were rescued from floodwaters across Brevard County on November 2, with first responders using airboats and kayaks to assist those trapped in homes and vehicles.
- Seven residents were pulled from flooded homes in the Wingate subdivision of West Melbourne, and three Florida Tech students were rescued from a flooded retention pond in Melbourne.
- The National Weather Service characterized the flooding as a "one in a 1,000-year event," highlighting the historic severity of the situation.
- Rescue efforts also included Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officials, who saved 60 individuals, and Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews, who brought dozens of residents to safety amid widespread flooding.
- Authorities have urged residents to stay home and avoid roadways as damage assessments continue and floodwaters begin to recede.
