Florida starts November with a soaking as heavy rain brings historic flooding
Prediction markets at Kalshi are expecting an 89% chance of over 13 inches of rain by the end of the month, along with a 58% chance of above 14 inches.
1,000-year rainfall triggers Flash Flood Emergency across Florida's Space Coast
Road closures and and widespread flooding remain across Brevard County and other parts of Florida's Space Coast after torrential rain after a 1,000-year rainfall event triggered a Flash Flood Emergency Monday. Public schools remain closed and several polling sites were moved for Election Day due to extreme flooding.
FLORIDA – The East Coast of Florida has endured severe storm conditions over the last few days, with persistent rainfall expected to wrap up Tuesday.
The area has experienced an historic rain event that has triggered widespread flash flooding, leaving two people dead.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency, with a flash flood risk fading overnight.
Palm Bay and Melbourne have been the center of attention for the Sunshine State as communities are transformed by dangerous flooding following back-to-back historic rainfall events.
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Image 1 of 3The airboat takes Terry and Rick to dry land. (@RickAddante/X)
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Image 2 of 3Addante assists in carrying his neighbor through heavy flooding to an airboat for safety. (@RickAddante/X)
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Parts of the state endured up to 20 inches of rain in just 12 hours on Monday.
Another 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible overnight and into Wednesday, with a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat in effect for places like Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
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Watch: Floridians need kayaks to navigate streets after 1,000-year rain event
Road closures and widespread flooding remain across Brevard County and other parts of Florida's Space Coast after torrential rain after a 1,000-year rainfall event triggered a Flash Flood Emergency Monday.
West Palm Beach has also fallen victim to the persistent wet weather, racking up 11.7 inches of rain since November began.
The area also received minor precipitation on Tuesday, raising the question of how much the city will receive by the end of the month.
FLORIDA GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS DEADLY FLOODING GRIPS SUNSHINE STATE
Prediction markets at Kalshi are expecting an 89% chance of over 13 inches of rain by the end of the month, along with a 58% chance of above 14 inches.
ELECTION DAY WEATHER COULD BRING STORMS, FLOODING TO PARTS OF US AS MILLIONS HEAD TO POLLS
Showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight as the Sunshine State sees one of the wettest starts to November in recent memory.