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Heavy rain brings standing water to North Port roads
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Heavy rain caused standing water on some roads in low-lying areas of North Port, city officials said. The City of North Port said 3.5 to 5 inches of rain fell across the city in just more than 24 hours. Officials said that volume of water will take time to move through the stormwater system.
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Epic flooding hits SW FL city, more than doubling rain totals for Oct. 7
Patty Huff saw the epic flooding conditions that swamped Naples on Oct. 7. She started her errands for the day in Everglades City, where she and her husband live. She drove to East Naples, and it was raining. She drove to Naples, and it was raining there as well. Then she drove to North Naples. Same thing. "I was in Naples the whole day, and I was in the huge deluge, and it was miserable," Huff said. "My husband was out fishing, and he said we didn't get anything here." So, an astronomical 4.8 inches of rain fell in Naples on a day when Everglades City was relatively dry. The rest of Collier and Lee counties also saw minimal rainfall. Parts of SW FL get record-setting rain, nearby gets nothing U.S. 41 near Goodlette Frank Road in Naples was underwater Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. Cars sloshed through with water splashing high above vehicles. The right lane of northbound Goodlette Frank also was flooded as the rain pounded continuously most of the day. "There were a lot of puddles, but I tried to stay in the center and it was amazing," Huff said. Oct. 7 rains were off the charts as
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Flooding in Naples leaves cars stranded as city braces for more rain
NAPLES, Fla. — Flooding in Naples left cars stranded and residents seeking help as water levels rose to more than a foot high in certain intersections, with more rain expected this week. Christian Rivera, one of the drivers caught in the flood, described the water level as reaching his...
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Vanderbilt Beach in Naples posts double red flags as Hurricane Isaias drives 5-foot waves
NAPLES, Fla. — Lifeguards at Vanderbilt Beach in Naples have issued double red flag warnings, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water due to rough conditions, strong rip currents, and waves reaching up to five feet caused by Hurricane Isaias. Steve Maziarz, a Naples resident, described the significant...
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Several Naples roads that were underwater now clear after flooding
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — All roads in Naples are back open after heavy rain caused several roads to flood downtown Wednesday evening. With low tide hitting at 5 p.m. today and the floodwater receding, the City is finally catching a break from the downpours we’ve received today. According...
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Heavy rain floods Naples streets, strands cars as water reaches businesses
NAPLES, Fla. — Multiple streets in Naples were flooded as storms moved across Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon, and police said some cars were stranded. According to the Naples Police Department, the following roads were flooded:. 4th Ave S/10th St S. 6th Ave S/10th St S (water coming into...
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Sanibel beaches see rough waters and high winds as Hurricane Isaias rolls through Gulf
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Choppy waters and strong winds swept across the Sanibel Causeway on Friday as Hurricane Isaias approached Florida's Panhandle, surprising visitors and residents with the rough conditions. Doug "Rio" Grove, a visitor, described the sounds of the storm. "It sounded like a low-velocity steam train kind...
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Manasota Key Road north of Blind Pass Beach is closed amidst coastal flooding
Englewood, Fla- Manasota Key Road is closed between the Blind Pass area and the county line due to coastal flooding associated with Hurricane Isaias, authorities say. Access is limited to local traffic only until further notice. Motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. Localized flooding and hazardous beach...
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Flood aftermath: Tow trucks rescue 22 flooded cars after heavy rain hits Naples Wednesday
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — The aftermath of Wednesday's flooding in downtown Naples continued Thursday as towing companies worked to remove vehicles that became stranded in floodwater. Others hoped the height of their vehicle would get them through. With more than 5 inches of rain, Naples Police says there were...
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Quick-moving on-and-off showers expected for the Gulf Coast Friday night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect breezy and quick-moving showers for the Gulf Coast Friday night. We continue to see indirect impacts from Hurricane Isaias that will come in the form of brief showers moving south to north. Rain coverage won't be widespread, but some areas could see heavy downpours...
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Marco Patriots loading trucks, deploying Friday to Hurricane Isaias zones
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — A local volunteer group is gearing up to head out and help communities hit hard by Hurricane Isaias. The Marco Patriots are already collecting supplies, loading up trucks and preparing to deploy in just a couple of days. The group heads to where help...