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Florida Flooding Nov 3 Update: Over 2 Feet of Rain Reported in 3 Days in Areas
Florida – More than two feet of rain has been reported in parts of Florida following an extraordinary stretch of heavy rainfall, with several communities recording totals exceeding 12, 15 and even 20
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-03T18:40:38.717Z
Florida – More than two feet of rain has been reported in parts of Florida following an extraordinary stretch of heavy rainfall, with several communities recording totals exceeding 12, 15 and even 20 inches in less than three days.
According to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center, preliminary rainfall observations collected between 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, reveal some of the heaviest accumulations along Florida's Atlantic coast.
The highest listed total reached an astonishing 24.10 inches near Malabar in Brevard County.
Nearby Grant Valkaria recorded 23.69 inches, while an observation site north of West Palm Beach reported 22.20 inches.
Additional reports included 20.60 inches near Palm Bay, 20.33 inches near Palm Beach and 19.80 inches near Melbourne Beach.
These extraordinary totals represent more than an entire foot of rainfall in numerous locations, creating conditions capable of producing dangerous flooding, standing water and significant travel disruptions.
The rainfall was not limited to one community.
Farther south, Riviera Beach recorded 14.60 inches, while locations near Okeechobee and Port St. Lucie reported 14.50 and 14.20 inches, respectively.
Melbourne International Airport recorded 13.10 inches, while Sebring Regional Airport reported 11.50 inches.
The NOAA rainfall map shows widespread heavy precipitation extending across portions of central and southern Florida, with particularly intense accumulations along the eastern side of the peninsula.
Rainfall totals exceeding 20 inches can overwhelm drainage systems, flood low lying roads and threaten homes in vulnerable neighborhoods.
However, the preliminary rainfall report does not establish how many properties flooded, whether evacuations occurred or which roads were closed.
Residents in affected communities should avoid driving through standing water and monitor local emergency management announcements for confirmed flooding impacts.
The Weather Prediction Center issued its updated rainfall analysis Tuesday at 12:52 p.m. EST.
Officials emphasized that the observations are preliminary, meaning individual totals could change as additional reports are reviewed.
The extraordinary rainfall amounts underscore the importance of remaining alert to localized flooding hazards even after the heaviest precipitation has ended.