Election Day, Southwest and flooding forces
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A potent storm system was bringing heavy rains to areas of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah that were still recovering from recent devastating floods.
Other parts of Florida, including Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, have been hit with 15 to 20 inches of rain that has flooded roads and submerged cars. The torrent neared the state’s single-day rainfall record, according to ABC News.
Two people were killed -- one of whom died in a vehicle -- and hundreds of others were rescued since Sunday as a storm brought severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida, according to Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. The deceased victims have been identified by Florida officials as Joshua Bennett, 34, and Archie Richards, 78
The district says weather and localized flooding could cause delays, including bus delays, and families should do what is safest for their child.
More than 9,500 students get another day off Wednesday as localized flooding prompted the temporary closure of 10 Palm Beach County schools.
Police warned residents to remain off the roads as the National Weather Service issued an early morning alert.
Neighborhoods in Davie, Pompano Beach, and other cities are reporting flooding after days of nonstop rainfall.
Heavy rain pounded parts of Florida on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. See damage photos, stunning video of flooding to homes and cars.
