Sep 2, 2021
The combination of high pressure sinking southward and Tropical Depression Ida moving across the NE United States allowed for a mid-level trough and deep moisture to sink southward across the region. This prompted light S to SW flow, which pushed the Gulf Sea Breeze inland and towards the east coast while the Atlantic Sea Breeze pinned along the east coast. With adequate moisture and shear, strong storms developed, especially in areas where the sea breezes collided. Heavy rain and flooding were
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 984286). 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.