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Flood advisory issued in Miami-Dade and Broward amid heavy, scattered rainstorms

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Tuesday afternoon in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, April 8, 2025. Photo of a flooded area on North Bay Road in Sunny Isles Beach in June 2024.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Tuesday afternoon in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, April 8, 2025. Photo of a flooded area on North Bay Road in Sunny Isles Beach in June 2024. dsantiago@miamiherald.com

South Florida is experiencing another April shower on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

The advisory is in effect until 5 p.m.

Heavy thunderstorms have already dropped between 2 to 4 inches of rain, and an additional 1 to 3 inches is expected. This could lead to minor flooding, especially in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.

South Florida faces heavy rain with a flood advisory in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Expect minor flooding in low-lying areas.
South Florida faces heavy rain with a flood advisory in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Expect minor flooding in low-lying areas. NWS

Flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin soon in several areas. It includes Fort Lauderdale, Miami Gardens, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Plantation and nearby communities.

A flood advisory is issued to let people know that while they should be aware of the risks, “flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning,” per the NWS.

This story was originally published April 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM.

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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