“Historically heavy rain” swamped southern Palm Beach County Friday, closing schools, flooding roads and causing traffic throughout the region. Doppler radar estimate between 13 and 18 inches of rain fell in the western sections of Delray Beach between Linton Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard, the National Weather Service said. The heaviest rain fell in a corridor from Delray to Hypoluxo.
An incredible 22.21 inches of rain was recorded at a Weather Underground weather station near Hypoluxo. Boynton Beach saw an impressive 17.72 inches of rain. In addition, according to The Associated Press, Martin County Fire Rescue officials say a possible tornado in Hobe Sound damaged 30 homes. Coastal Martin County – from Jupiter Island to Jensen Beach – around the shoreline in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Port Salerno accumulated nearly 10 inches of rain on the day and Stuart 8 inches, the weather service said. Heavy rains dumped about 9 inches near Fort Pierce and caused at least one sink hole to open up along a road.
Flooding has caused many homes to experience roof leaks, and water damage from the water that entered into their homes. Once the rain comes to a halt, residents will need to remove all of this water from their homes and properly dry it out and decontaminate your home. We urge you to contact professionals. All American Public Adjusters can assist you with filing your flood claim with your flood insurance company so that you are properly paid. The mistake that people make is filing claims and not knowing the extent of damage or if it’s even covered. The insurance company has their own adjusters, so should you. Contact us today.
Palm Beach County Flooding
