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 team
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 The Acreage 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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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 1-in-100-year event | 13 inches |
| Reported rainfall | 15 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
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
Sources: WFLX, Pembroke Pines News