Tag: Miami

Vehicles Abandoned Amid Severe Flash Flooding in Miami

Slow-moving thunderstorms brought “catastrophic” flash flooding to southeast Florida on June 12, causing travel chaos. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Wednesday afternoon, detailing that ongoing downpours had inundated major interstate and local roadways, airports, and other critical infrastructure. The National Weather Service (NWS) said that up to 15 inches of […]

Rainfall deluge shutting down Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Trains, bus and planes halted

The severe rain bomb that triggered an “exceedingly rare” flash flood emergency — meant for catastrophic showers — in multiple South Florida cities has led to the closure of universities, government agencies and transit systems on Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued the emergency alert for portions of southern Broward and northern Miami-Dade Counties. Four […]