Heavy Rains Batter South Florida, Causing Road Closures and Flooding
BREAKING NEWS
Updated: 9:36 AM PDT, June 13, 2024
Miami, FL – Torrential rains have inundated South Florida, leading to widespread street and highway closures and leaving numerous vehicles stranded.
The storms, originating from the Gulf of Mexico, have dumped heavy downpours across the region. Flash flood guidance indicates that even a modest 0.25 inches of rain per hour could trigger flooding in vulnerable areas.
In response to the severe flooding, Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, and Miami-Dade counties.
After causing historic flooding in Florida and leaving large portions of the state without power, Hurricane Ian is now threatening to bring more heavy rain to the region.
Coastal areas around Fort Myers and Florida's southwest coast are particularly at risk for dangerous storm surges.
Millions of Florida residents endured a harrowing night as wind, rain, and storm surge from Ian battered the state.
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