The Watchers
BY WATCHERS STAFF
A catastrophic flood event hit Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 12, 2013, after extreme 508 mm (20 inches) of rain fell over the region in just 12 hours. Historic rainfall forced National Weather Service to issue a rare Flash Flood Emergency for Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, warning residents a life-threatening situation was unfolding.
- The event occurred during Floridaâs dry season due to a broad area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico and a stalled frontal system.
More than 500 mm (20 inches) of rainfall was measured over the Ford Lauderdale region in just 12 hours on April 12. To put this in perspective, the cityâs average monthly rainfall for the month of April is 89 mm (3.52 inches), so 500 mm (20 inches) in just 12 hours is more than five times the average April rainfall â making this extreme, historic, and record-breaking rainfall event.
The floods prompted authorities to respond to numerous high-water rescue calls all over the city after many people ended up trapped in their vehicles, homes, and parking garages.
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