Heavy rains have left the Treasure Coast underwater, with neighborhoods flooded, roads impassable, and a local state of emergency declared.
The Treasure Coast is under a local state of emergency after heavy rains caused severe flooding, leaving neighborhoods submerged, roads impassable and residents struggling to navigate the area.
Aerial footage reveals the extent of the flooding, with cars stranded and some vehicles stuck in the rising waters. On Del Rio Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, drivers are being forced to find alternative routes.
“This is crazy, the amount of rain we’ve had in the last few weeks, and now the ground is so saturated,” Ryan Murray, a resident, said.
Murray has been helping others navigate the flooded streets on his kayak.
“I’m just trying to guide them around this car. This lady here got picked up a long time ago. We’ve had several school buses here that we’ve helped out, so we’ve done good. I feel that we’re doing our part,” he said.
In one instance, a student was seen nearly swimming home after getting off a school bus.
Police are urging residents to avoid driving and stay home as parking lots and other areas remain flooded.
Tuesday is Election Day, and some polling locations have been moved due to the floodwaters.
Two St. Lucie County polling places have relocated due to flooding: Precincts 39 and 52 will move from the Spanish Lakes Country Club clubhouse to Lakewood Park Church, located at 5405 Turnpike Feeder Road in Fort Pierce.
In Martin County, Grace Presbyterian Church, 1875 NW Britt Rd, Stuart, FL 34994, has been relocated to the Martin County Supervisor of Elections Office, 135 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994.
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