Heavy rain brings flooding, difficult travel to Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Heavy rain-soaked Fort Lauderdale on Thursday morning, leaving water-covered streets and creating difficult travel conditions in some areas as residents navigated the downpour.

Umbrellas were a common sight as people waited at bus stops and made their way to work and other morning destinations.

For some Fort Lauderdale residents, however, the heavy rain can mean more than a wet commute. Rising water can quickly lead to flooding around homes and yards…

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