Jun 5, 2009
A series of mid to upper level troughs over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and south Florida contributed to the formation of severe thunderstorms over southeast portions of Florida during the afternoon hours. The storms caused large hail, strong wind gusts and severe flooding. More than 15,000 customers lost electrical service in Miami-Dade County during the event.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 180953). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Miami-Dade County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.