Hurricane Irma brings high waters to Brickell

3-5 feet of storm surge expected from Biscayne Bay

Brickell, Fla. – A combination of dangerous storm surge created by Hurricane Irma and high tides produced flooded inland streets in South Florida, the National Hurricane Center reports.

This was evident in Brickell.

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Images from the area show people standing in ankle-deep water.

In some areas streets were flooded and boats struggling to stay afloat as water reached above the docks.

The NHC forecasts 3-5 feet of storm surge from Biscayne Bay, which is contributing to the flooding. 


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