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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

15 inches of rain, closed roads and a rainy Election Day

Plus, two Palm Beach County precincts vote at new sites and Brightline pauses its Orlando trains.

The 5AM West Palm Beach team2 stories14 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

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

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

Source: WFLX

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

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.

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

Sources: WFLX, Pembroke Pines News

  • 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

Roads

Flooding closed South Ocean Boulevard and has police flagging West Palm Beach intersections to avoid

If you're driving this morning, check your route first. The Town of Palm Beach closed South Ocean Boulevard from the 1200 block to the 2200 block because of flooding. West Palm Beach police advise travelers to avoid five intersections, including Haverhill Road and Tyler Lakes Boulevard and three along Military Trail.

Palm Beach County and Port St. Lucie roads were closed or flagged Monday night

Roads named in Monday's flooding reports, as of 10:18 p.m.

✕3 Closed

  • S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
  • California & Savona Blvds.
  • Port St. Lucie Blvd./Aviation

•8 Avoid

  • Village Blvd. & 45th St.
  • Haverhill Rd. & Tyler Lakes
  • Cumberland Dr. & Military Trl.
  • 45th St. & Military Trl.
  • Shenandoah Dr. & Military Trl.
  • Garden Rd. & Blue Heron Blvd.
  • Congress Ave., Lake Park
  • Water Tower Rd., Lake Park

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

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NameStatus
S. Ocean Blvd., Palm BeachClosed
California & Savona Blvds.Closed
Port St. Lucie Blvd./AviationClosed
Village Blvd. & 45th St.Avoid
Haverhill Rd. & Tyler LakesAvoid
Cumberland Dr. & Military Trl.Avoid
45th St. & Military Trl.Avoid
Shenandoah Dr. & Military Trl.Avoid
Garden Rd. & Blue Heron Blvd.Avoid
Congress Ave., Lake ParkAvoid
Water Tower Rd., Lake ParkAvoid

Up the coast, Port St. Lucie closed California and Savona boulevards and Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Aviation Avenue. Police there said, "Turn around, don't drown!" Drivers whose vehicles get stranded can call a towing company directly if they aren't in immediate danger.

25,000 gallonsper minute, what the pump going in on Highway 78 East can move

Okeechobee County will close the 1600 block of Highway 78 East so crews can place the pump.

Source: WPBF

  • Riviera Beach: water main repairs at Garden Road and Blue Heron Boulevard due by 6 a.m. Tuesday
  • Boynton Beach: severe flooding near Gateway and Seacrest boulevards
  • Lake Park: avoid Congress Avenue and Water Tower Road

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Polling sites

If you're in Precinct 6401, you'll vote at Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy, 7071 Garden Road, instead of Casa Rio Clubhouse. Precinct 7628 voters move from Ironhorse Country Club to the North County Senior Center, 5217 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Affected voters get an email or text if the elections office has their contact information, WFLX reported. WFLXWPBF

Two Palm Beach County precincts vote at new sites Tuesday

PrecinctUsual siteTuesday site
6401Casa Rio ClubhouseRB Preparatory and Achievement Academy
7628Ironhorse Country ClubNorth County Senior Center

Sources: WFLX, WPBF

Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach declared a state of emergency as flooding swamped the community. Residents carried belongings in trash bags and on rafts, and one person used a kayak to get down a flooded street. WPEC reported the flooding filled homes and stranded neighbors as crews worked to help. WPTV News Channel 5 West PalmWPEC

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Treasure Coast

Indian River and St. Lucie counties declared local states of emergency Monday. Indian River's order took effect at 2:30 p.m. and stays in place until further order. WPTV

Brevard County

Flash flooding brought 15 to 20 inches of rain to Brevard County, where schools are closed Tuesday and thousands are without power. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency. WSVN

15 to 20 inchesof rain from flash flooding in Brevard County

Officials in Melbourne, Palm Bay and Cocoa Beach urged residents to stay off the roads and stay home.

Source: WSVN

Schools

Okeechobee, Indian River and Martin county school districts cancelled classes for Tuesday, Nov. 3. St. Lucie Public Schools and Palm Beach County School District schools will be closed to students Tuesday, too. WPEC

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15 inches of rain, closed roads and a rainy Election Day

Plus, two Palm Beach County precincts vote at new sites and Brightline pauses its Orlando trains.

The TLDR

  1. More than 15 inches of rain hit parts of Palm Beach Gardens and Riviera Beach
  2. Election Day rain chances are 60% to 70% in Palm Beach County
  3. South Ocean Boulevard is closed, and five West Palm Beach intersections are flagged
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