Frances and Jeanne, three weeks apart
In September 2004, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne made landfall at nearly the same spot on the Treasure Coast just south of Brevard County, three weeks apart. Both battered Melbourne with hours of hurricane-force wind. Roofs that survived Frances with minor damage failed in Jeanne, and homes that had just been tarped took water again. Many local roofs, windows and building practices changed afterward.
Fay's rain
In August 2008, Tropical Storm Fay stalled over Brevard County and dropped extraordinary rainfall, flooding neighborhoods in Melbourne and Palm Bay for days. Fay never reached hurricane strength, but its rain did more water damage than many hurricanes. That's the lesson for inland neighborhoods here: flood risk isn't just about wind or surge. Rain flooding is excluded from standard homeowners policies. Check your address in the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Lagoon and ocean
The Indian River Lagoon separates the mainland from the barrier island. Its water level rises with storm winds and heavy rain, flooding low lagoon-front streets and homes. On the barrier island, the Atlantic side brings surge, erosion and wind-driven rain, as Nicole showed in 2022 when it eroded dunes along the Brevard coast. See storm damage restoration.
Aerospace and commercial space
Melbourne is home to aerospace and defense companies, research facilities and offices near the airport. Water damage in those buildings can threaten sensitive equipment and secure spaces. Commercial jobs need containment, controlled access and careful coordination with facilities teams. See commercial water damage restoration.
Most-requested services in Melbourne
In Melbourne, most of our calls fall into three groups: flood cleanup when slow storms like Fay stall over Brevard; storm & hurricane damage restoration on the barrier island and the lagoon shore; and commercial water damage restoration in aerospace and office facilities. Not sure which fits your situation? Call and describe what you see, or compare all 12 services.
All 12 services in Melbourne
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration
Melbourne neighborhoods and nearby communities
These pages cover local conditions in more detail:
Melbourne questions
Do you have an office in Melbourne?
No. SwiftFlow's only office is in Tallahassee, and Brevard County jobs are coordinated from there through our statewide response network. We'll give you an honest arrival estimate when you call.
My neighborhood flooded in Fay but isn't in a flood zone. Do I need flood insurance?
Many homes that flooded in Fay were outside high-risk zones. Flood coverage for lower-risk properties is often less expensive, and it's the only coverage for rising water. Talk to your agent.
Can you work in secure or controlled-access facilities?
We can work within access and escort requirements and coordinate with facility security. Let us know the requirements when you call so we can plan crew and scheduling.