Torrential rains leave many South Florida streets under water
MIAMI - After days of rain that saturated South Florida, Wednesday's wet weather brought flooding to many low-lying areas and neighborhoods whose drainage systems were unable to cope with the amount of water.
On Tuesday, crews rolled out three temporary pumps between Brickell and downtown Miami in anticipation of the drenching rain.
Additional temporary pumps have been added to NE 18th Street and N. Bayshore Drive, NW 32nd Street and 21st Avenue, and NE 18th Street and N. Bayshore Drive.
In the Edgewater area, which usually floods during heavy rains, the city has been running pumps during downpours to lessen the rain's impact.
CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench discovered some minor flooding early Wednesday afternoon on N.E. 29th St. near Miami Avenue.
Cellphone videos from earlier this week have shown cars getting towed out of flooded streets in the area, or people driving through flood waters, which they shouldn't attempt.
A flood watch was extended until Thursday at 8 p.m.
CBS News Miami also observed flooding along Hallandale Beach Boulevard just east of Interstate 95 and along South Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach.
In Cooper City, there was also some flooding along S.W. 90th Ave. and on side streets by Pioneer Middle School including S.W. 52nd St. Those areas have been known for flooding during storms.
There was also significant flooding along Taft Street and at the intersection of North 46th Avenue and Taft Street, not far from Memorial Regional Hospital.
A spokeswoman for the Broward Sheriffs Office said her office had received no reports of any major problems.
It's important to keep children and pets away from flooded areas. Do not use water that may be contaminated. Those who live in areas prone to flooding should store important documents in waterproof containers. They may also want to check around their house to make sure drains and gutters are free of debris.
Thursday, as the winds shift out of the south, will likely have a drier start to the day with storms developing in the afternoon and evening. Unlike Wednesday, it will not be an all-day rain event.