St. Johns River nears Hurricane Irma levels, threatening Brevard County businesses and homes

St. Johns River nears levels not seen since Hurricane Irma, raising flood concerns in Brevard County The St. Johns River is rising to levels not seen in nearly a decade, prompting concern for people and businesses along the water in Brevard County as forecasters warn it could climb even higher this weekend. At Twister Airboat Rides, the water has risen so much that a dock is nearly level with outdoor dining tables. The business had to add an extra step so customers could safely board its boats. “I’ve never seen it this high before,” said Michaela Salazar, with Twister Airboat Rides. Salazar said a dark line on the property marks the highest water level from Hurricane Irma in 2017, and the river is now getting close to that mark. “We’re dangerously close to that,” she said. “We had to put in an extra stair just so we can get the plank to be level with the dock.” The National Weather Service warns river levels could reach more than 17 feet this weekend. Brevard County Emergency Managemen