1,000-Year Deluge: Florida’s Rainfall Shatters Historical Records

Moisture-laden tropical air brought intense downpours and flooding to the southern part of Florida, breaking multiple records on June 11 and causing widespread flooding, with continued rain expected.

In June 2024, southern Florida experienced unprecedented rainfall due to a plume of moisture from the western Caribbean. This event, which is only expected to occur once every 500 to 1,000 years, resulted in record-breaking daily precipitation on June 11, flash floods, and significant disruptions, including numerous flight delays and cancellations. Rainfall records were shattered in cities like Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples, with remote sensing data from IMERG indicating substantial accumulations, which continued to pose risks for further flooding.