Hurricane Nicole: Rising water levels in canals threaten Lauderdale Isles residents
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As Hurricane Nicole was approaching Florida, it rained for most of Wednesday in Broward County. During high tide, the water...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As Hurricane Nicole was approaching Florida, it rained for most of Wednesday in Broward County. During high tide, the water levels rose in the canals surrounding Lauderdale Isles, a waterfront neighborhood of homes in Fort Lauderdale. Usually, the water levels recede in between high tides, but not on Wednesday. The short canals, which run from north to south, connect to the South Fork New River.City officials asked residents to avoid the roads on Wednesday night. Police officers and crews were on standby to deal with potential flooding.