Heavy rains in South Florida have prompted the National Weather Service to impose a region-wide flood watch.
Rain is expected to gradually increase in coverage Monday morning, with the heaviest rainfall expected in the afternoon through the late night hours.
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Three to 6 inches are forecast across most of the region, with isolated amounts of 8 or more inches possible.
The National Weather Service said our region is at moderate risk for excessive rainfall. said Meteorologist William Maxham from the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. He said there is also potential for severe weather.
"With a little bit of daytime heating, the upper level wind profile could support an isolated tornado. the biggest concerns today will be for damaging winds and flash flooding," he said.
🌧️South Florida will see a very wet Monday and Monday night as a slow system moves across the area.
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) May 12, 2025
💧Several rounds of shower and storms could drop 3-6 inches of rain, but some isolated areas across the East Coast metro could see 8 inches or more. pic.twitter.com/pnIXlGKiqy
Here's a look around the region at the flooding reports and what advisories are being issued by local governments:
Fort Lauderdale
A Flood Watch took effect in Fort Lauderdale at 8 a.m. Monday. Most areas in Fort Lauderdale could see 3 to 5 inches of rain.
City officials warn motorists to keep an eye out for ponding on roadways, especially in low-lying areas, and never drive through high water.
Report any impassable roads using FixItFTL or by calling the city’s Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000, city officials said.
Additional resources are available at fortlauderdale.gov/stormready.
City officials said Monday that residents can store their vehicles on garage levels 3 and above at the following locations:
- Las Olas Garage - 200 Las Olas Circle
- Riverwalk Center Garage - 150 SE 2nd Street
Vehicles may remain up to 24 hours after the advisory ends.
For more info: fortlauderdale.gov/severe-weather-parking.
Miami Beach
A flood watch is in effect now through Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Anyone who comes across any flooding that obstructs access or causes damage to public or private property should call 305.673.7625, or report it through the Miami Beach Gov app or email flooding@miamibeachfl.gov.
Parking garages in nine locations are open to all Miami Beach residents. The garages at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive), 5 Street & Alton Road (550 Lenox Avenue), and City Hall (1755 Meridian Avenue) are not included.
Residents may park vehicles at no cost through Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. Proof of residency when exiting the parking facility is required. Non-residents may use any city parking garage, however, standard rates still apply.
Available Parking Garages:
200 7 Street
512 12 Street
1301 Collins Avenue
1557 Washington Avenue
640 17 Street
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue
1900 Bay Road
340 23 Street
400 West 42 Street
