Florida Still Underwater? 28 Inches of Rain Trigger Deadly Flood Emergency | US | World

Florida is battling severe flooding after an extraordinary rainfall event dumped up to 28 inches of rain across parts of the Space Coast in approximately 36 hours.Palm Bay in Brevard County has suffered extensive flooding, with at least two people killed and hundreds rescued from inundated neighbourhoods. Some homes and businesses have been severely damaged, while flooded roads and disrupted infrastructure have complicated emergency operations.The flooding has also affected St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and other parts of Florida. More than 20 polling locations were relocated because of the flooding.Although rainfall has begun to ease, the danger is far from over. Rising water levels along the St. Johns River and Peace River are raising concerns about additional river flooding. Forecasters have warned that some locations could experience moderate or major flooding in the coming days.Florida's flood emergency highlights the devastating impact of extreme rainfall, overwhelmed drainage systems and rising rivers.Watch the latest developments from Florida, including Palm Bay flooding, emergency rescues, river flood warnings and the ongoing recovery.