On this page you learn what types of flooding are typical in Florida and how do you protect yourself, your family and your home. You will also find out more about significant Florida floods. Finally, you'll find links to NWS offices that provide forecast and safety information for Florida, as well as links to our partners who play a significant role in keeping you safe.
Florida Flood Impact Although the storm by itself was not extreme in terms of rainfall, it served as the climax to a very wet rainy season in which a major hurricane had moved across the same region only 4 weeks earlier.
Rainfall totals in general ranged from inches. But some areas received prolific rains in short periods of time. The Hialeah Water Plant measured 6 inches of rain in 75 minutes before the gage overflowed. The Miami City Office measured 3. Severe widespread flooding developed across much of the southern half of the Florida peninsula in every county.
In all, approximately 5,, square acres of the Florida peninsula was flooded with water ranging from 6 inches deep to 10 feet deep. The pictures below document the wide extent of the flooding which covered county after county.
Highway 1, which was built along the Atlantic coastal ridge, flooded and became impassible between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The agency was tasked to develop an improved flood control plan for south Florida. Ranch in Highlands County FL. Florida Impacts: Due to the hurricane approaching the coast at a perpendicular angle and the strong, long duration of onshore winds, tides ran feet or more above normal along the northeast Florida coast.
