WeatherWednesday, November 4
Flash flood warnings hit Boca Raton and northern Broward as heavy rain kept coming
The 5AM Miami team
Thunderstorms flooded streets across southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward County on Monday night, Nov. 2. The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning twice as radar estimated 4 to 6 inches of rain had fallen.
The warning grew as radar totals climbed Monday night, Nov. 2
- 6:56 p.m.Flash flood warning issued; radar shows 2 to 4 inches of rain
- 7:52 p.m.Warning extended; radar shows 3 to 5 inches
- 8:49 p.m.Warning extended again, until 10 p.m.; radar shows 4 to 6 inches
Source: Boca Post
Monday's storms followed heavier rain on Sunday, Nov. 1, when the weather service said totals topped 15 inches in Palm Beach County. Then CBS Miami's NEXT Weather team flagged flood advisories across portions of Broward on Tuesday night as heavy rain kept pounding the region. In Gulf Stream, police asked drivers to avoid flooded streets near Old School Road and Polo Drive, warning of "dangers that are not visible."
- Warned: Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach
- Canals at risk: Hillsboro, C-15, C-14 West, Pompano
- Gulf Stream residents needing help: police dispatch, 561-243-7800
Over 15 incheshighest Sunday totals in Palm Beach County
The weather service said Sunday's highest totals topped 15 inches, before Monday night's storms.
Source: Boca Post