Record Flooding Swamps South Florida, Shuts Down Major Airport, Rail and Roadways

Heavy rains deluged parts of South Florida with over two feet of rain, closing Fort Lauderdale’s main airport, suspending commuter rail services and flooding major roadways.
Residents were stranded in their homes and vehicles, with some needing rescue after water reached levels not seen in over 500 years.
Damages were estimated at over $2 million, and officials warned that floods of this severity may become the “new normal” due to climate change.
The region remained under a flood watch, while airports, schools, government offices and other infrastructure were shut down to assess damages.
Hundreds of residents sought shelter at local hotels or in emergency shelters provided by the county and Red Cross.