ALBAWABA- Fort Lauderdale, Florida experienced a 1-in-1,000-year rainfall event on Wednesday with 25.91 inches (65.81 centimeters) in a 24-hour period.
According to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service of Miami, the rains will continue to cause flooding and isolated tornadoes are possible.
Clusters of thunderstorms in the Miami metro area and as far west
— National Weather Service (@NWS) April 13, 2023
as the Everglades may potentially lead to flash flooding for another hour or two. More heavily urbanized spots and poor drainage areas are most at-risk. https://t.co/hsO2pU0Vtn
“This amount of rain in a 24-hour period is incredibly rare for South Florida,” said meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez from the weather service’s Miami forecast office. Torres-Vasquez described the rainfall as a "1-in-1,000 year event, or greater."
Thursday's forecast predicts even more showers and strong storms for the area. A flood warning is in effect for portions of Broward County until noon Thursday. A flood watch is in effect through Thursday evening.
While the rain Thursday won't reach nearly the amounts that fell on Wednesday, it will be problematic and create additional flooding, according to the National Weather Service. https://t.co/ZvcooRiaq3
— CBS News Miami (@CBSMiami) April 13, 2023
“After a historic day of rainfall across portions of South Florida that many of us will not soon forget, another potential wet day is ahead for today,” the weather service in Miami said.
Extreme rainfall is a symptom of global warming and affects more regions each year. Dallas, St. Louis, eastern Kentucky, and Yellowstone have also seen 1-in-1,000 year rains.
