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Photos Show Flash Flood Emergency In South Florida

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In this aerial view, cars navigate through flooded streets after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. The heavy rain yesterday caused flooding as the region recorded rainfall totals of more than a foot. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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In this aerial view, cars navigate through flooded streets after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. The heavy rain yesterday caused flooding as the region recorded rainfall totals of more than a foot. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

At a Glance

A flash flood emergency inundated the Fort Lauderdale area Wednesday and roads are still covered in water.
The flooding caused travel chaos as it closed an airport and trapped motorists for hours.
Photos show traffic in flooded roads Wednesday as some drivers attempt to push their stalled vehicles.

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Parts of South Florida are dealing with widespread flooding on Thursday morning after torrential rains inundated the region. The flooding forced the closure of Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which is expected to remain closed through 9 a.m. Friday.

The National Weather Service Miami office declared a flash flood emergency around 8 p.m. Wednesday. Rain was falling at rates above 3 inches per hour at some times on Wednesday, producing totals beyond 20 inches in a matter of hours in some locations.

(MORE: Torrential Rains Swamp Fort Lauderdale; Airport, Schools Close)

Motorists were stranded on streets for hours Wednesday evening as floodwaters rose near the airport and people tried to leave the shuttered facility.

An EF0 tornado touched down in the city of Dania Beach, about halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, damaging about a dozen homes. No injuries were reported.

Photos show traffic on flooded roads Wednesday as some drivers attempt to push their stalled vehicles. Click through the slideshow above to see images of the flash flood and check back for more details.

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