The storm system responsible for the floods in Fort Lauderdale from April 12 through April 13, 2023
Meteorological history
Duration
12 – 13 April 2023
Flood
Maximum rainfall
25.91 inches (658 mm)
Overall effects
Fatalities
None
Damage
$1.1 billion (2023 USD)[1]
Areas affected
Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hollywood and South Miami in Florida
A historic flash flood event occurred in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the surrounding areas on April 12, 2023. The Fort Lauderdale area reported 25.6 inches (650 mm) of rain within approximately 12 hours.[2][3][4] 21.42 in (544 mm) of rain fell in nearby Dania Beach. Other affected areas, such as Hollywood and South Miami, recorded at least 9 in (230 mm) of rain.[5] Fort Lauderdale mayor Dean Trantalis issued a state of emergency due to the flooding.[6][7][8]
^Environmental Information (NCEI) U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters (2024), NOAA
^"The NWS preliminary 24-hour rainfall totals across Southeast Florida are shown below. A stationary supercell thunderstorm centered near Fort Lauderdale produced prolonged periods 3+ inches of rain per hour! Many roadways in the area remain flooded. #TurnAroundDontDrown". Twitter. Weather Prediction Center. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^Ives, Mike; Hauser, Christine (April 13, 2023). "Fort Lauderdale Is Drenched With Up to Two Feet of Rain, Shutting Its Airport". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^"Historic rain in South Florida causes severe flooding, closing schools and Fort Lauderdale's airport". CNN. April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^Bacon, John. "25 inches of rain swamps South Florida; Fort Lauderdale flooding shuts down airport: Live updates". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^"Fort Lauderdale declares state of emergency after historic rainfall, flooding". www.cbsnews.com. April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^"Torrential downpours cause major flooding in South Florida". www.cbsnews.com. April 13, 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^"Proclamation of local state of emergency". City of Fort Lauderdale. April 12, 2023. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
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