Florida’s wet pattern could bring more rain to Miami this month
Here's a look at what prediction markets are saying about Miami’s chances of seeing rain through the end of the month.
Florida flood threat grows as heavy rain lingers for days
Florida is bracing for several more days of heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing more than 5 inches by Thursday.
THE TAKEAWAY
- A slow-moving front will keep Florida wet through Thursday.
- Miami and South Florida could see additional showers and thunderstorms.
- Saturated ground may lead to isolated flooding, especially in urban and poor-drainage areas.
Miami and much of Florida could see more rounds of rain this week as a slow-moving front stalls across the state, adding to a widespread flood threat fueled by days of heavy rainfall.
The FOX Forecast Center said up to a foot of rain has fallen across parts of the Florida Panhandle over the past week, with 4 to 6 inches reported from Gainesville to Jacksonville and 3 to 4 inches in pockets across the rest of the state.
Another 2 to 5 inches of rain could fall through Thursday.
Flooding reported across Okaloosa County. (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office / FOX Weather)
For Miami and South Florida, the wettest conditions are expected Wednesday, when storms will target areas from Orlando southward along the I-4 corridor and into the peninsula.
Let’s examine what prediction markets indicate about Miami’s chances of seeing rain through the end of the month.
Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could produce localized heavier rainfall, with the greatest flood threat focused on urban and poor-drainage areas.
A low-end Level 1 out of 4 flood threat remains in place as saturated soils and repeated downpours create the potential for isolated flooding.
However, Florida’s flat terrain, sandy soils and generally light rainfall rates should limit the risk of more widespread flash flooding.