Flood Advisory Issued For Broward County

Broward County, FL – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami, Florida, has issued a Flood Advisory for Broward County, effective from March 30 at 3:27 PM EDT until March 30 at 5:30 PM EDT.

The advisory comes as excessive rainfall is expected to cause urban and small stream flooding in the area.

According to the NWS, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms at 3:27 PM EDT, with up to 4 inches of rain already fallen. An additional 1 inch of rainfall is expected, which will likely result in minor flooding across the affected region. Ponding of water in urban areas is either occurring or imminent, potentially impacting local infrastructure and transportation.

Several locations within Broward County are anticipated to experience flooding, including Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Cooper City, the intersection of I-75 and Griffin Road, Sunshine Acres, and the intersection of I-75 and U.S. 27.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution and avoid traveling through flooded zones where possible. The NWS warns that the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding could lead to hazardous conditions, particularly in low-lying urban areas and near small streams.