Flash Flood Warning for Central Broward County
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NWS Miami has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Broward County until 6:45 PM EDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Broward County, Florida
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Miami FL. Effective from September 21 at 5:12 PM EDT until September 21 at 6:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Central Broward County in southeastern Florida. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Broadview-Pompano Park, Village Park, Palm Aire and Rock Island.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
At 5:12 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT on September 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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