April 13th 2023.
On Wednesday, south Florida experienced a once-in-a-thousand-year storm, resulting in an historic amount of rainfall, flooding, and tornado warnings. Multiple municipalities reported more than 10 inches of rain, with Fort Lauderdale experiencing 25.9 inches, and Hollywood and Dania Beach receiving 18 and 17 inches respectively. The National Weather Service warned residents to move to higher ground and stay inside as the storm caused major disruption. Fort Lauderdale's Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed that 'large parts of the city have been underwater' due to the unprecedented downpour, and workers are attempting to clear the floodwaters before more storms hit the area.
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On Wednesday, South Florida experienced a once-in-a-millennium storm, resulting in floodwaters rising to almost two feet in places such as Dania Beach. The National Weather Service issued a particularly urgent warning for Fort Lauderdale, as well as other parts of Broward County, to move to higher ground. The rainfall was immense, with Fort Lauderdale receiving a record-breaking 25.91 inches of rain and Hollywood and Dania Beach receiving 18 and 17 inches, respectively. Tornado warnings were also issued for Davie, Plantation, and Lauderhill. Meteorologists called the storm ‘historic and extremely rare,’ and a ‘1 in 1,000 year event.’ Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis urged residents to stay safe, stay inside, and off the roads while city workers worked to clear the floodwaters.
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