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Flood watch in South Florida as heavy rain soaks saturated ground

Heavy rain hitting South Florida has dropped 6 to 16 inches in some spots over 24 hours, raising the risk of widespread flooding.

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WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are tracking severe weather across South Florida as heavy rain continues to fall on the region.

Some areas received between 6 and 16 inches of rain over the past 24 hours, according to the station.

Forecasters expect more heavy rain today to fall on ground that is already saturated. That raises the likelihood of widespread flooding across the region.

Residents should monitor WPBF 25 on air and online for updates, and download the station’s app for the latest weather alerts.

This story is a summary based on reporting by WPBF 25 News. Read the original for full details.

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