Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Cape Coral

Floodwaters inundated streets in Cape Coral, in southwest Florida, after heavy rain hit the region on Monday, January 15.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood advisory on Monday afternoon, reporting that between 3 and 6 inches of rain fell in the area.

The Cape Coral Fire Department urged locals to stay at home “until the water has had time to drain, and the roads have cleared.” Credit: @me_mdp via Storyful

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