Melbourne and Palm Bay<\/a> were two cities that were hit the hardest.<\/p>\nPalm Bay\u2019s mayor said the city experienced 20 inches of rain in 14 hours. <\/p>\n
First responders rescued several people from their homes, as they waded through waist-deep water.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll these cars. It just worries me because there\u2019s so much damage,\u201d said resident Lori Rattay. \u201cMy sister-in-law and brother-in-law have water coming in their house.\u201d<\/p>\n
Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads, after several people became trapped in their vehicles.<\/p>\n
In Port St. Lucie, roads looked more like rivers.<\/p>\n
Port St. Lucie Police shared a video showing severe flooding throughout the city after Monday\u2019s storms. <\/p>\n
They urged drivers to avoid flooded areas until the water recedes. <\/p>\n
Down in Palm Beach County, a state of emergency was declared in Riviera Beach. <\/p>\n
Submerged streets and water-damaged belongings drenched the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t leave your house. You\u2019re stranded,\u201d said resident Lewis Brown.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been devastation for our community. So, we\u2019re truly trying to help and assist them, so we\u2019re bringing in pump trucks from all over the county,\u201d said Riviera Beach Mayor Douglas Lawson.<\/p>\n
Utility officials reported wastewater backing up into homes. <\/p>\n
The threat of flash flooding has subsided as of Tuesday morning, but forecasters said heavy downpours could pick up again by mid-week.<\/p>\n
First responders are helping people get through the neighborhood, urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. <\/p>\n
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