Friday, November 6, 2026

Southeast

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YellowRegional levelUnchanged from yesterday

The Space Coast flood emergency covers 14 Florida counties and the St. Johns River is forecast to reach moderate-to-major flood stage through the weekend, per the National Weather Service as reported by Central Florida Public Media; the Greenacres Learjet investigation (9 dead) has no announced cause. SPC's outlook for today shows a Marginal severe-storm risk (lowest of five levels) for the eastern Carolinas, mainly damaging gusts and a brief tornado possible in the morning to early afternoon.

Drops to Green if The St. Johns River crests below major flood stage and Brevard boil-water notices lift.Goes Orange if The river reaches major flood stage with evacuations or road closures, or Friday storms damage the Carolinas coast.

This threat level is the 0400 Report's own assessment, not an official government alert, warning or declaration. For official alerts where you live, follow your local emergency officials and the National Weather Service. How we set it

Regions rate local conditions. Nationwide issues, like fuel prices, set the US level.

SITREP What changed in this region

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Florida Space Coast flooding: 2 dead, hundreds rescued, state of emergency now covers 14 counties

Heavy rain from Nov. 1 flooded Florida's east coast; ABC News reported two deaths since Sunday, one in a vehicle, with hundreds rescued. Gov. DeSantis declared a state of emergency for seven counties on Nov. 2 and added seven more on Nov. 4, 14 in all; no federal declaration was found. Central Florida Public Media reported the National Weather Service expects the St. Johns River to reach moderate-to-major flood stage through the weekend, with a peak around 17 feet. Brevard schools reopened Nov. 5, with several campuses still under a boil-water notice through the week,

ABC News: 2 dead, hundreds rescued amid severe flooding in Florida (Nov 3)Insurance Journal: State of emergency declared after flooding, two deaths on Florida's east coast (Nov 4)WFLX: DeSantis declares state of emergency for 7 Florida counties, including Treasure Coast (Nov 3)ClickOrlando: Brevard Public Schools reopen Thursday after deadly flooding (Nov 4)Weather.com: Deadly floods hit Florida's Space Coast amid heavy rainfall (Nov 2)NWS Melbourne flood warning text via DefconLevel, Nov 4 8:39 PM EST (aggregator)Central Florida Public Media: counties prepare for more flooding from the St. Johns River (Nov 4)ClickOrlando: state of emergency expands to Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties (Nov 4)

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Vienna, Georgia, homecoming block party shooting: charges announced Nov. 5, two suspects at large

At a Nov. 5 news conference, officials said eight people had been charged, after searches in Crisp, Dooly and Houston counties, in the Oct. 4 homecoming block party shooting in Vienna, Dooly County, Ga., which killed two people. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is cited for the charges, which include felony murder, aggravated assault and street-gang participation. Two suspects with warrants, a 19-year-old from Cordele and a 34-year-old from Perry, remain at large and are described by officials as armed and dangerous. KY3's injury figures conflict: one passage says 44 injured, another says 28 shot and 16 hurt fleeing. Anyone with information should contact law enforcement.

KY3: 9 arrested in deadly block party mass shooting, 2 on the run (Nov 5)Action News 5: 9 arrested in deadly block party mass shooting, 2 on the run (Nov 5)

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Greenacres, Florida, Learjet crash: NTSB says left elevator was recovered, aircraft may have separated in flight

A Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres on Sunday, Nov. 1, killing all 9 aboard. NTSB board member Tom Chapman said at the Nov. 3 briefing, which he called the last on-site update, that most of the left elevator (a tail control surface) was found in three pieces 1.3 to 3.8 miles from the crash site and that some components separated before impact; it is not yet known whether that caused the loss of control (CBS12, NBC News). Recovery continued with part of an engine found; NTSB asks residents to report debris at [email protected]. A preliminary report is expected within about 30 days and a final report in 12 to 24 months.

NBC News: very important Learjet piece found miles from crash site Aviation Week: NTSB recovers most of crashed Learjet 60's left elevator (Nov 3)CBS12: did Learjet break apart midair? NTSB finds pieces miles from crash site NBC News: jet may have experienced some breakup before Florida crash, NTSB says WPTV: NTSB recovers part of Learjet engine, asks public to report crash debris CBS12: NTSB says excavation at Greenacres Learjet crash site is ongoing; engine section found

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Brandon, Florida, Citibank Center shooting: 2 dead including gunman, 4 hurt

WUSF (updated Nov. 5) reported that a gunman drove a sedan through the Citibank campus off Falkenburg Road around noon Wednesday, Nov. 4, and shot a woman, who died; Citi's CEO said she was a Citi employee. An armed company security guard exchanged fire with the gunman, who was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Four others were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, about 3,200 employees were evacuated, and more than 400 law enforcement units responded. Authorities had not released the woman's name or a motive, or said whether the two knew each other.

WUSF: two dead, including suspect, in Brandon office complex shooting (Nov 4)CNN: security guard stops gunman at Tampa-area Citibank Center (Nov 4)UPI: guard kills gunman at Florida Citibank center (Nov 4)

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Mooresville, N.C., party shooting: 30+ shots, 4 hurt, no arrests

As of Nov. 3 reporting (not re-checked Nov. 6): the Iredell County Sheriff's Office said at least 30 shots were fired around 2 a.m. Nov. 1 at an event barn on Coddle Creek Highway in Mooresville, and four people were hurt. No arrest had been reported.

WBTV: new details on Iredell County event venue shooting (Nov 3)WSOC: four shot at Halloween party in Mooresville, sheriff says

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Greenville, Miss.: explosion and fire at Loveland Products chemical plant; shelter-in-place lifted

A report carried by AP affiliates (ClickOnDetroit) said crews were called just after 7 a.m. CST Nov 4 to an explosion and fire at the Loveland Products plant (parent Nutrien); plant management's preliminary information tied it to a fire involving a herbicide chemical. Nearby residents were told to shelter in place for about two hours over possible hazardous smoke; lifted just before noon. Washington County emergency management said no injuries were immediately reported (a photo caption said responders treated people at the scene). Fire out by midday; Mississippi DEQ and a contractor were assessing air quality. Cause not established. Status: Fire out; air quality still being assessed at last report.

ClickOnDetroit (AP): Crews respond to early morning explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant

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Jacksonville, Fla.: Halloween house-party shooting on the Westside, 1 dead, 9 hurt

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said officers called to Wilcox and 5th Street about 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, found a 20-year-old man who later died; nine others were shot, including a 15-year-old girl in stable condition, and one woman was in life-threatening condition (Action News Jax). Investigators said a party of 100 to 200 people spilled into the street and they had not determined how many shooters there were or made arrests. Fox-affiliate coverage described this and a separate Regency-area party shooting together as 2 killed and 11 injured. No later update found.

Action News Jax: 10 people shot at Westside house party; 20-year-old killed, 15-year-old girl among injured: JSO Fox 5 Atlanta: 2 killed, 11 injured in separate Florida Halloween party shootings: JSO

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Power & utilities

quiet

No southeastern storm-related outage reports were found.

Weather & hazards

elevated

Flood warnings continue along the St.

Flood warnings continue along the St. Johns River in Brevard County, where the river is forecast to reach major flood stage near Cocoa late this week and into the weekend. For today, SPC shows a Marginal severe-storm risk for the eastern Carolinas, with damaging gusts the main concern and a brief tornado possible before storms move offshore.

Storm Prediction Center: Day 1 outlook (issued 11:53 p.m. CST Nov 5)Central Florida Public Media: counties prepare for more flooding from the St. Johns River (Nov 4)Insurance Journal: state of emergency after flooding (Nov 4)

Travel & transport

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Flooding collapsed Port Malabar Boulevard in Brevard County per Florida Today (via a search summary); other road closures from the flooding were not itemized.

Flooding collapsed Port Malabar Boulevard in Brevard County per Florida Today (via a search summary); other road closures from the flooding were not itemized. Greenacres and Brandon road status were not found. No airport or port disruptions were found.

Central Florida Public Media: counties prepare for more flooding from the St. Johns River (Nov 4)ABC News: 2 dead, hundreds rescued amid severe flooding in Florida (Nov 3)

Health, water & safety

elevated

Boil-water notices remain for parts of Brevard County, including Melbourne, and at several Brevard schools.

Boil-water notices remain for parts of Brevard County, including Melbourne, and at several Brevard schools. Vienna, Ga.: eight charged Nov. 5 in the Oct. 4 block party shooting, two suspects at large. Brandon, Fla.: 2 dead including the gunman, 4 hurt (Nov. 4). Greenacres Learjet crash: 9 dead, NTSB investigating. Mooresville, N.C.: 4 hurt, no arrest found (as of Nov. 3).

ClickOrlando: Brevard Public Schools reopen Thursday after deadly flooding (Nov 4)KY3: 9 arrested in deadly block party mass shooting, 2 on the run (Nov 5)WUSF: Brandon office complex shooting (Nov 4)CBS12: NTSB says excavation at Greenacres Learjet crash site is ongoing

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC No arrest in the Ellendale, Del., Halloween party shooting (1 dead, 8 hurt) was found as of Nov. MidwestGreen OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS No Midwest severe weather is forecast: SPC's outlook for today names no Midwest risk area. South CentralGreen TX, OK, LA, AR NWS Fort Worth lists no watches or warnings for North Texas; Friday is partly sunny near 73 in Dallas, with a storm system bringing clouds and scattered showers mainly to Central Texas this weekend. Mountain WestYellow MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, NM Flood recovery continues in southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico: Pagosa Springs reports most mandatory evacuations lifted Nov. PacificGreen WA, OR, CA, AK, HI The Los Angeles/Long Beach watchmen's strike deadline was extended again, to midnight Pacific time tonight (Friday Nov. WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households.

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