2 dead, hundreds rescued amid severe flooding in Florida
Summary
Severe flooding in Florida has killed two people and led to hundreds of rescues since Sunday. Officials said up to 2 feet of rain fell in southern Brevard County, damaging homes and businesses and disrupting schools and polling locations.Key Facts
- Florida officials identified the people who died as Joshua Bennett, 34, and Archie Richards, 78.
- Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina said emergency crews rescued hundreds of people using boats and high-water vehicles.
- One family told officials that 38 inches of water filled their living room.
- Flooding also affected St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it rescued more than 60 people in Brevard County on Monday.
- Officials warned that floodwater could take several days to drain and urged residents to avoid flooded roads, fast-moving water and downed power lines.
- More rain was possible along Florida’s east coast on Tuesday, including locally 3 to 5 inches or more.
- Some schools closed and polling stations moved because of the flooding.
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