OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — Streets that were underwater for much of Friday afternoon began to clear by evening, after heavy rain drenched parts of Broward County with as much as 6 to 8 inches of rainfall.
The flooding hit hardest in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Pompano Beach, where intersections turned into rivers and drivers were forced to slow down — or stall out — as water covered entire roadways.
Along Northeast Sixth Avenue and 56th Street near Northeast High School in Oakland Park, the flooding was so deep that intersections disappeared under several feet of water.
“I had places to be, so I had to try to get through,” said one driver, Charles, who decided to brave the rising water.
The heavy rain also kept some students at school as staff waited for skies to clear.
In Pompano Beach, several cars became stranded along Federal Highway and Northeast Second Street, forcing others to turn around and take alternate routes.
Farther south in Dania Beach, cyclists abandoned their bikes and walked through flooded streets.
By Friday evening, conditions had improved significantly.
The rain had stopped, water levels dropped, and storm drain crews worked in areas like Hollywood to clear debris and help water flow more freely.
The National Weather Service said most of the flooding occurred during high tide, which worsened street conditions in coastal neighborhoods.
While the floodwaters have receded, officials are reminding drivers to stay alert — and to avoid driving through standing water during the next round of storms that South Florida often sees this time of year.
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