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WeatherTuesday, November 3

Heavy rain left standing water on NW Second Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton

The 5AM Boca Raton teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're heading out this morning, expect puddles. The city of Boca Raton said Monday evening that heavy rains left standing water in several areas, and city staff are monitoring other major roads. Calls for service are being handled without interruption.

  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. and NW 28th St.
  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. and NW 35th St.
  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. from NW 20th St. to Yamato Road
  • Standing water: multiple areas of Dixie Highway

Nearby, Boynton Beach reported severe flooding from Gateway and Seacrest boulevards to the 1900 block of North Seacrest, and South Ocean Boulevard in the Town of Palm Beach is closed from the 1200 to 2200 blocks. Riviera Beach crews expect to finish a water main repair at Garden Road and Blue Heron Boulevard by 6 a.m. Tuesday.

A Flood Watch began Sunday and a water main repair is due Tuesday morning

  1. Nov. 1 starts at 10 a.m. for Treasure Coast, Palm Beach County
  2. Nov. 2Boca Raton reports standing water in several areas by evening
  3. Nov. 3Riviera Beach water main repair expected done by 6 a.m.

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

WPEC's weather team named Sunday and Monday StormTrac Weather Impact Days, with a through Monday afternoon. Rain should get less organized Tuesday, though more showers are possible. We suggest giving yourself extra time and skipping any flooded street.

Forecasters expected heavy rain, and road trouble spread across five counties

1 to 3 inches
of widespread rain expected through Monday
5 to 7 inches
possible in isolated areas
5
counties with road closures or travel warnings

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

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