Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Targets South Florida, Including Miami

December 3,2015

The combination of a stalling front and an injection of deep tropical moisture from the western Caribbean Sea will fuel the potential for heavy rain and flooding in South Florida through Friday.
Minor street flooding was already reported early Friday morning near Doral, Florida, where rainfall rates were near 3 inches per hour.
This flood threat is occurring during what is typically the dry season in southern Florida. Miami averages 5.90 inches of rain during the three months spanning December-February. Parts of southern Florida could see 3 inches of rain or more during the next few days.
Below is a look at a timeline of impacts through late week.

\Friday: South Florida Flood Threat

• The aforementioned stalled front will bring locally heavy rain and a few thunderstorms to South Florida through Friday, possibly lingering into this weekend. The rain may trigger flash flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainage areas. Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated at this time.
• Florida flood threat cities: Miami | Fort Lauderdale | Key West
• Forecast rainfall totals: 2-3 inches (locally 3+ inches possible)

Rainfall Forecast

Saturday - Sunday: Pacific Northwest Heavy Rain

• Yet another in a series of storm systems will impact the Northwest Saturday into Sunday. The greatest threat for heavy rain over the weekend, which may cause localized flooding, will be from the northern coast of California to the coasts of Oregon and western Washington.
• Forecast rainfall totals: An additional 1-3 inches on top of what has already fallen this week.

Thunderstorm Forecast

For specific tornado threat forecasts, check out the latest TOR:CON forecasts from severe weather expert, Dr. Greg Forbes.

Current Radar with Watches and Warnings

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Storm Reports: Flooding in the Southern Appalachians

Locally heavy rain impacted parts of the southern Appalachians Tuesday night into early Wednesday when flooding was triggered, including landslides and washouts.
The flooding prompted evacuations along the Coosawattee River in Gilmer County, Georgia, about 80 miles north of downtown Atlanta, early Wednesday morning. Roads were closed and impassable, with landslides and washouts. A Weather Underground personal weather station near the town of Cherry Log reported over 7 inches of rain Nov. 30 through the first half of Dec. 2.
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(MORE: Schools Closed, Roads Washed Out)

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