South Florida Devastated by Life-Threatening Floods and Torrential Storms.
Historic volume of rain exceeding 2 feet inundated Fort Lauderdale, leading to monumental flooding that trapped residents, closed schools and government buildings, and shut down the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Hundreds of residents were housed in emergency shelters, and crews are working to clear clogged drains and impassable roads. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for Broward County. The Tortuga Music Festival will open as planned, but attendees will have to navigate flooded streets.