Rough start to the rainy season as storms floods out streets across South Florida
CBS4's Ashley Dyer reports plenty of cars were also stalled out.
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CBS4's Ashley Dyer reports plenty of cars were also stalled out.
The storm that moved slowly through South Florida on Friday and Saturday brought heavy rain, flooding and enough wind to knock down a few trees in our area.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has deployed its flood response assets in North Miami-Dade, where heavy localized flooding has made some streets inaccessible.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow reports on the flooding taking place all throughout South Florida.
Water was roughly a little more than ankle-deep around 4 p.m. Friday.
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Rainbands from Potential Tropical Cyclone One caused heavy flooding in Hialeah.
CBS4's Joan Murray reports on how Broward County prepared themselves with sandbags and their pro-active approach in stopping flooding.
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CBS4's Peter D'Oench reports on how some South Florida residents are preparing for the heavy storms this weekend.
Emergency managers in Broward County are concerned about the possibility of flooding ahead of system in the Gulf of Mexico.
With all the talk of flooding rains, now is a good time to remember the dangers the floods pose, particularly to your wallet and driving through flood waters can cost you big money.
CBS4's Joel Waldman also caught up with shoppers grabbing last-minute supplies.
CBS4's Trish Christakis spoke with AAA's Mark Jenkins, who said they always discourage people from driving into puddles and flooded streets as you never know what could be under the water that'll cause damage.
CBS4's Ashley Dyer reports the South Florida Water Management District has also been lowering water levels in canals ahead of this weekend's potential tropical storm.
"Flooding is a threat to all of us," said spokesperson Erika Benitez. "We have to be prepared."
But despite a countywide effort, residents will likely still see some flooding from Potential Tropical Cyclone One.
"I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that in the first day of hurricane season we are staring down at a storm heading our way," said Randy Smith.
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There was plenty of water left behind in Broward after Friday's flood advisory. It was first issued around 2:30 p.m. and extended into the evening as the rain continued.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure that will create a resiliency office directly under his watch to address the impacts of flooding and sea-level rise on the state.
It's the largest stormwater project in the history of Fort Lauderdale, and it's going to two of the neighborhoods in the most need of help to mitigate flooding.
Heavily flooded streets, precisely why Edgewater is now aptly called "Underwater," by so many of its residents and business owners.
Heavy rain on Friday caused a second day of flooded streets and folks in downtown Miami braced for it.
During last Friday's storm, a lot of attention and criticism focused on Edgewater. Many calling the neighborhood "Underwater" instead.
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