US EditionSlow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida
A stalled storm dropped up to 19.7 inches of rain in 24 hours, causing flash flood emergencies and a boil water notice in parts of Central Florida, officials said.
- A slow-moving storm in Central Florida dumped nearly 20 inches of rain in 24 hours, triggering flash floods that stranded cars and closed roadways into Monday.
- The slow-moving storm stalled over Central Florida, producing heavy rain comparable to Hurricane Ian, according to meteorologists who highlighted the event's severity.
- NWS data indicate parts of Eustis in Lake County received 19.7 inches and Port Saint John, Brevard County 15.57 inches, while a flash flood emergency was issued for Eustis and Mount Dora on Sunday.
- Emergency responders and work crews reported multiple road closures in Mount Dora, including two washed-out roads, while local officials issued a boil water notice after pressure drops at city water plants Monday.
- A flood watch remained into Monday night for Orlando and Daytona Beach, and forecasters warned that an additional two to three inches of rain could worsen flooding and endanger drivers.
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Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain in 24 hours, triggering dangerous flash floods that stranded cars
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Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida
Intense storms that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches of rain in 24 hours. Sunday's slow-moving storm triggered dangerous flash floods that stranded cars and inundated roadways, leaving some closed to traffic into Monday.
Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida - Regional Media News
Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain in 24 hours, triggering dangerous flash floods that stranded cars and inundated roadways, leaving some closed to traffic into Monday. Forecasters said the colossal amount of rain dropped on parts of Florida east and north of Orlando was comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022, underscoring the state’s vulnerability to extreme w…
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