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WeatherTuesday, November 3

More than 15 inches of rain hit parts of Palm Beach Gardens, and showers are likely on Election Day

The 5AM West Palm Beach teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're heading out, know that roads were flooded Monday. More than 15 inches of rain was reported in parts of Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and over about 12 hours. Palm Beach Gardens says 13 inches is a 1-in-100-year event, and 15 inches approaches a 1-in-200-year event.

Reported rainfall topped the 1-in-100-year mark in Palm Beach Gardens

Source: WFLX

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1-in-100-year event13 inches
Reported rainfall15 inches

Voting Tuesday? Bring an umbrella. The National Weather Service in Miami puts rain chances at 60% to 70% in Palm Beach County, with showers into the early evening. Meteorologist Chris Fisher said to expect "quick moving showers off and on throughout the day," not the flooding rains of the weekend.

Rain chances drop after Election Day

60% to 70%
rain chance in Palm Beach County on Tuesday
40% to 50%
rain chance on Wednesday, Nov. 4
About 10%
rain chance on Thursday and Friday
15 inches
reported in parts of Palm Beach Gardens in about 12 hours
  • Highs: lower 80s Tuesday, then mid 80s for the rest of the week
  • Street flooding: especially in Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach
  • Parks closed Monday: PGA National, Gardens, Lake Catherine and Lake Catherine Lakeside

Sources: WFLX, Pembroke Pines News

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