Key takeaways:
- A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared in parts of South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, due to a once-in-a-half-century rainfall event.
- Around 10 to 14 inches of rain have fallen across the area Wednesday and an additional two to four inches are possible as heavy thunderstorms continue to move slowly across the area.
- Mayor Dean Trantalis of Fort Lauderdale has described the flooding as the “most severe” he has ever seen and the National Weather Service has warned that the flooding could worsen.
A flash flood emergency has been declared in parts of South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, due to a once-in-a-half-century rainfall event. The deluge has caused widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, the shuttering of schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue has warned residents and visitors to stay off the roads as vehicles may become stuck or submerged due to the substantial downpours. Around 10 to 14 inches of rain have fallen across the area Wednesday and an additional two to four inches are possible as heavy thunderstorms continue to move slowly across the area.
The city of Fort Lauderdale has released a statement urging people to stay off the roads until the water has subsided. Public Works staff are clearing drains and operating pumps to mitigate the water as quickly as possible. The Flash Flood Emergency has been extended through 2 a.m.
Mayor Dean Trantalis of Fort Lauderdale has described the flooding as the “most severe” he has ever seen. He has urged residents to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to follow the advice of local authorities.
The National Weather Service has warned that the flooding could worsen and urged people to move to higher ground. It is unclear how long the Flash Flood Emergency will remain in effect.
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