Oct 1, 2016
Three to five inches of rain fell within metro Orlando in less than an hour due to a stationary thunderstorm. Inundation over one foot occurred in the Pine Hills and Fairview Shores, just northwest and north, respectively, of downtown Orlando. Numerous cars become stranded by the high water. Water approached the front doors of several businesses. At least two major roadways were temporarily closed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 658569). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Orange County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.