MIAMI (WSVN) - Torrential rain and flooding left parts of South Florida underwater after record-breaking levels of downpours on Sunday.
The following morning’s rainfall did not let up, as water piled up on the streets once again after crews cleared the roads of the floods.
Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, near Margaret Bay Park on North Bayshore Drive, saw a couple of inches of rain around 9 a.m., Monday.
The City of Miami was prepared with pumps to relieve the streets of the water.
On Sunday, the wet weather led to roads looking more like rivers and rising waters closing parts of Biscayne Boulevard, near Northeast 11th Terrace.
Record-breaking rain flooded many streets with an estimated four to six inches falling in several spots.
“We’ve been here for about two hours,” said Jose Gonzalez, a tow truck driver. “We’ve pulled out about 15 cars.”
Tow truck drivers worked overtime as some drivers who tried to get through flooded streets ended up stalled out.
“They drive through it thinking their cars are going to be fine, and the majority of it, they don’t go through,” said Gonzalez.
People woke up to dry streets on Monday, but that could quickly change as the downpours have drastically affected the water levels of drains on the roads.
In Miami Beach, officials have made parking garages available to locals who fear flooding will affect their cars if they park in the street.
Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava tweeted, “We are experiencing heavy rainfall in parts of Miami-Dade County. We urge everyone to please stay safe on the road and avoid flooded areas. To help minimize the impact on our wastewater system, please remember – keep manhole covers closed and decrease non-essential water use!”
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