Steady downpours soaked Miami-Dade, leaving flooded streets in some areas

MIAMI –  A system slowly passing through South Florida left Miami-Dade soaked Wednesday and left flooded streets in some areas, as conditions deteriorated into the night.

CBS News Miami’s Peter D’Oench reported from the McArthur Causeway and Biscayne Boulevard, where conditions worsened into the evening.

Ominous clouds over the area brought steady almost non-stop rain. 

In the City of Miami, authorities worried about the potential for flooding.

As the rain comes down, it’s slow going for drivers, and to add insult to injury, there is also a wind advisory through 1 p.m. Thursday.

With the added impact of seasonal king tides, we have seen flooding on the beach at Crandon Park and kite surfers taking advantage of the conditions.

Amid this, a warning from the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management about conditions on the roadways.

Erika Benitez with the Department of Emergency Management said, “If you see standing water while you are walking or driving, it is never a good idea to go through flooded areas as water may be deeper than it appears, hiding all kinds of hazards like debris and sharp objects or even downed power lines.” 

Benitez also has some important advice for homeowners, “During flooding, it is important to elevate appliances like washers and dryers, TVs or any other electronic items that can be damaged by water.”

The Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management is urging you to find alternative routes to stay away from flooded areas and if you see any downed power lines, you are urged to call FPL’s customer service number at (305) 442-8770.