Worst rainfall across South Florida has left streets underwater and cars abandoned, enhancing Governor Ron DeSantis to announce a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties.
According to the National Weather Service, a low-pressure mechanism called Invest 90L is causing tropical downpours to tear through regions of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Sarasota. So far, the storm has created 10 to 15 inches of rainfall, effective critical infrastructure such as roads, airports, and schools.
Emergency services in South Florida urge households not to drive cars, seek higher land, and remain protected until floodwaters stop.
Videos published to X and Facebook presnet cars struggling to pass through the water as flood water covers the roadway.
Regular rainfall is causing heavy flooding on Collins Ave. and interior streets causing disabled automobiles on the roadway. Please reamin home or in a safe region. Do NOT drive via flooded streets.
The heavy flooding has also prompted primary traffic holds for those traveling by air and train.
Service between Miami and Fort Lauderdale has been delayed due to flooding. Northbound trains from Miami and Aventura are delayed. Fort Lauderdale will be the final point for southbound trains.
Due to flooding in South FL that has caused water cover roads, we are temporarily suspending service in some region including Miami, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale.
Heavy rainfall in South Florida is effecting flight schedules. If you’re moving today or picking up/dropping off, check with the airline for the new flight status. There are extensions, cancellations, & standing water on the airport & neighboring roadways.
Over the last few hours, rainfall totals in and around Miami have gained from 5 to 7 inches. On Tuesday, a record-setting flood placed in Sarasota, with over three feet of rain pouring down in just one hour — the most rainfall that has ever dropped within an hour in Sarasota.
On Wednesday, over 12 inches of rain dropped in North Miami and Hollywood. Miami’s June monthly average rain is 11 inches historically, so Miami-Dade and Broward counties got an entire month’s worth of rain in less than 10 hours.