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Flash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 4:19PM EDT until October 17 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Flash flooding was ongoing or expected shortly in Broward and Palm Beach counties, with 3.5–5.5 inches of rain already reported and another 1–2 inches possible. The warning advised people to turn around rather than enter flooded roads.
Why it matters
The source warns of immediate flash-flood danger in roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas.
Location
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSFlash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 4:19PM EDT until October 17 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSFlash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 4:44PM EDT until October 17 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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