Broward emergency managers concerned about flooding
Emergency managers in Broward County are concerned about the possibility of flooding ahead of system in the Gulf of Mexico.
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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.
June 1st kicks off Hurricane season, and this year hundreds of thousands of homeowners on South Florida will see their flood insurance rate spike
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.
On Friday, people who lived on 23rd Street in Edgewater were forced to wade through water to get to their cars.
What would be a normally bustling afternoon along the beachfront in Fort Lauderdale was looking more like a ghost town Friday.
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Heavy rain caused major issues for portions of Miami.
Although Fred isn't a hurricane, it can still cause plenty of flooding in our community.
There's a flood of concern about this weekend's rain from Tropical Depression Fred and the South Water Management District is taking action.
The governor stopped into Tarpon Springs Wednesday where he signed a bill establishing a funding program that will provide grants to communities impacted by floods.
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board has approved the construction of a 2.3-mile stretch of underground wall to keep water in Everglades National Park and mitigate flooding near the 8.5 Square Mile Area, known as Las Palmas in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
Several streets in downtown Miami are shutdown following a significant waterline break.
Nearly five days after record rainfall in Broward County, many communities are still trying to dry out from flooding that swallowed up neighborhoods.
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Today will be mainly dry but we need the rain, especially with the Highway 41 Fire continuing to burn in west Miami-Dade.
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