Heavy rains bring flooding, disrupt daily life across South Florida
South Florida faced a soggy Tuesday as storms drenched neighborhoods and turned streets into rivers, creating serious problems for drivers and residents.
In Miami-Dade, the parking lot at the Fontainebleau Gardens condominiums became swamped, leaving residents struggling to reach their cars and homes.
"I actually had an interview for a new position today, and I couldn't go because of what happened today," said resident Gabriel Velazquez.
"So, it is a bit frustrating when this does happen, it kind of like ruins my day. And as you can see now, I'm struggling to get into my car and my house."
Condo residents said flooding is a persistent problem.
"The street that is behind us is Seventh Street and the county had an issue with flooding on the street so they decided to do the elevation and it just made it worse for us for the community," said John Jimenez, president of the condominium's board of directors.
Flagami and Broward also affected
In Flagami, it took just 20 minutes for floodwaters to rise high enough that trash cans floated down the street while drivers attempted to navigate the water.
"I'm already used to it, gotta clean the driveway tomorrow, gotta blow it out—you know, it's a problem, but this is how it is," said resident Daniel Ortiz.
Broward County neighborhoods also struggled. In Hollywood, flooding created dangerous conditions Monday afternoon as parents picked up their children along Johnson Street.
"I needed a boat," said one woman. "It was typical Florida, like torrential downpours—somebody dropped buckets and it was pretty precarious getting home."
Fort Lauderdale sees days of flooding
Fort Lauderdale's Riverland neighborhood has faced flooding since Sunday, with inches of water covering roads.
Back in Fontainebleau, residents said the problem extends beyond inconvenience. They told CBS News Miami that flooding sometimes damages vehicles and can even seep into hallways and first-floor units.