11 million people in South Florida face flash flood dangers [View all]

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Careful out there!

A flood watch is in effect as excessive rainfall will bring totals up to 16 inches in southeastern Florida into Thursday. The intense rainfall rates could cause “highly impactful urban flash flooding.”

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist


A flood watch is in effect for southeastern Florida as downpours have already unleashed heavy rain across the zone from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, triggering rapid urban flooding.

AccuWeather meteorologists warned on Tuesday that 11 million people in southeastern Florida would be at risk for flash flood dangers into Thursday, with excessive rainfall most likely Wednesday into Wednesday night.

The atmosphere wasted no time commencing the downpours. The corridor from Miami to Fort Lauderdale picked up 2-6 inches of rain Tuesday evening. More significant rainfall will persist into Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the region, adding that there is a “highly impactful urban flash flooding” threat. Ponding of water on highways is likely, especially in areas that drain poorly, AccuWeather meteorologists say.