The city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. announced the activation of the Emergency Operations Center and will proclaim a local state of emergency after the floods suffered in recent hours.
Nearly a foot of rain fell in a short period of time in the city, causing widespread flooding, the closure of the airport and the suspension of high-speed rail service for the Broward County region. City facilities will remain closed on Thursday.
Storm Update: Thursday, April 13 12:30 a.m.
Staff has activated the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are in the process of issuing a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency. City facilities will be closed Thursday, April 13. Full details: https://t.co/1fS0fmGC2s pic.twitter.com/JLFUcZGmqQ
— City of Fort Lauderdale (@FTLCityNews) April 13, 2023
The City of Fort Lauderdale issued a statement urging residents and visitors to stay off the roads until the water has subsided. "Fire Rescue and Police continue to answer calls for service and are doing their best to navigate through the flooded streets. There is no power at City Hall," the statement said. "Public Works staff are clearing drains and operating pumps to mitigate the water as quickly as possible."
🚨#BREAKING: A Flash Flood Emergency has been Declared in Fort Lauderdale areas as 16+ Inches of Rain has fallen
📌#FortLauderdale | #Florida ⁰
The national weather service has issued a flash flood emergency for the surrounding areas in Fort Lauderdale Florida. With estimates… pic.twitter.com/T6UiYzQTtM— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) April 13, 2023
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service in Miami declared a flash flood emergency for Fort Lauderdale and other nearby areas. In the last few hours, the warning was replaced by a flood warning. Although the rain has ended, numerous roads remain closed.
The Flash Flood Emergency for the Fort Lauderdale area has been replaced with a Flood Warning that runs until 8 AM. Even though the rain has ended, numerous roads remain closed. Please heed any instructions from local officials, and please don't ignore any road closed signs. https://t.co/ObgVJmo4FZ
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 13, 2023
So far, no deaths or injuries have been reported as a result of these floods.
