Drone video shows Floridas Hallandale Beach hit by flooding
A tropical disturbance will continue to unleash torrential downpours across Florida today, bringing a rareflash flood emergency to much of the state. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for five counties yesterday. Devastatingdownpours and subsequent flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and left dozens of drivers stranded yesterday in a storm that some residents have said is unlike anything they have ever experienced before. Interstate 95 reopened early this morning after theFlorida Highway Patrol closed partsclosed parts of the major artery on Wednesday after it became impassable for drivers. Forecasters predict the tropical disturbance will cause between 18 and 24 inches of rain to fall across southwestern Florida throughout the week. Some radar suggests the region could see up to 30 inches of rainfall, which is typical of a severe slowmoving tropical storm or hurricane. Original Article:
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