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Flood — Miami-Dade, FL

Sep 24, 2020

Atlantic surface high pressure, a mid-level trough pushing across the eastern United States, and a retreating warm front were the main features in play across South Florida. Increasing moisture ahead of a warm front that pushed northward allowed for efficient rainfall processes which led to flooding across portions of Miami-Dade County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 920510). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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