Video: Intense storms transform Florida communities into canals due to dangerous flooding
Aerial footage from Palm Bay, Florida, shows communities transformed by the wet weather as flooding has turned roads into canals.
Florida communities transformed by dangerous flooding as rainfall continues
Streets and properties throughout the East Coast of Florida have been transformed as severe storms have smashed the region, as Governor Ron DeSantis issues a State of Emergency with more rain through Wednesday.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Florida communities are drenched by heavy rain that flooded many roads along the East Coast.
- Locals are using boats, kayaks and canoes to travel through flooded neighborhoods.
- Areas such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach could see around 1 to 2 inches of rain through Tuesday.
PALM BAY, Fla. – Storms continue across the U.S., while heavy rain and dangerous flooding impact parts of Florida. The Sunshine State remains a concern as severe storms have caused intense flooding after record downpours transformed communities.
As a result, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency across seven counties to expedite resources and assistance to communities impacted by the flooding.
The latest footage from Palm Bay, Florida, shows communities transformed by the wet weather as flooding has turned roads into canals.
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Locals in Palm Bay can be seen utilizing canoes to travel through inundated roads.
Stranded vehicles that have fallen victim to the dangerous flooding remain nearly submerged throughout roadways.
East Coast of Florida endures serious flooding with more rain on the way
Check out the scene in Palm Bay, Florida, where roads are completely flooded, forcing locals to use canoes and boats to travel through the area, with more rain expected through Wednesday.
Residents can also be seen riding boats along the flooded roads.
This comes as additional downpours drenched Florida's East Coast on Monday, triggering a Flash Flood Emergency as precipitation totals pile up across the region.
Nearby cities such as Melbourne have experienced the wettest November on record thus far, with 13.53 inches of precipitation.
Melbourne recorded 11.51 inches of rain Monday, the wettest day in the city's history since record-keeping began in 1937.
Because of the relentless conditions, the FOX Forecast Center said this storm is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.
On Sunday, portions of Palm Beach County received close to 20 inches of rain. Brevard County deputies reportedly rescued more than 100 stranded motorists.
The impacts of these storms will continue throughout the day Tuesday, as the wet weather shows little signs of slowing down.
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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.
Areas including Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain through Wednesday, potentially prolonging flooding on streets and around properties.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Tuesday night, as flood warnings remain in effect for thousands of residents.