Storm damage and flooding reported across South Florida as thunderstorms roll through
Numerous severe thunderstorms were reported between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, before the skies began to quiet down for the rest of the night. However, storms are expected to develop again by midday Monday.
Storm impact in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
In one video obtained by CBS News Miami, rain is shown falling hard on Sunday afternoon on Florida's Turnpike near Kendall and Sunset Drive, while another video shows rain turning a parking lot of a Pompano Beach strip mall into a pond.
Sunday's rain slowed down big events across South Florida, such as the Miami Grand Prix's all-female F1 Academy racing series. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels had to shorten their demonstration at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show as well because of the inclement weather.
Across South Florida, some people saw damage from Sunday's storms.
🚧 STREET CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
📍 SW 74 Street & SW 63 Avenue (Manor Lane) Traffic Circle
Please be advised that a fallen tree is currently blocking the traffic circle at SW 74 Street and SW 63 Avenue (Manor Lane). The road is temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. pic.twitter.com/7nmy41S9wZ — City of South Miami (@SoMiamiGov) May 4, 2025
In South Miami, a large tree fell down on a traffic circle near Southwest 74th Street and 63rd Avenue (Manor Lane), temporarily closing the roads for all vehicular traffic.
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