Since January, more than 3,100 flash flood warnings have been issued nationwide — the highest year-to-date total since tracking began for alerts in 1986.

MELBOURNE, Fla. — There is a flash flood warning for Melbourne until 5 p.m. The National Weather Service is reporting at least 4 inches of rain in some areas. Reports show serious flooding near Babcock Street near the Florida Tech campus.

Storms bring flash flood warnings to Central Florida on Tuesday morning

In order to clarify who was actually missing, state and local officials worked to verify the status of each individual who had been reported missing.