Newsman: More than 25 inches of rain slams south Florida. Over 2 feet of torrential rain is inundating South Florida, flooding neighborhoods, canceling flights, shutting down roads and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties. Rain totals have reached 25 inches in Collier County, 20 inches in North Miami and 19 inches in Hollywood.
A flood watch is in effect until Friday evening from Miami to West Palm Beach.
A state of emergency was declared in Florida after 20 inches of rain accumulated in the past 48 hours.
In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said high-water vehicles have been deployed throughout the city to respond as needed, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be sending boats and buggies, but urged people to stay off the roads if possible.
