๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐จ ๐๐ช๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐ค๐ค๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐
Due to high king tides and a coastal flood warning in effect, the Miami Beach Parking Department has opened 10 public garages for all residents wishing to keep their cars out of flood-prone areas. The garages at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive), 5 Street & Alton Road (550 Lenox Avenue), and City Hall (1755 Meridian Avenue) are not included.
Residents may now park their vehicles at no cost until Saturday, October 31 at 8 a.m. Proof of residency when exiting the parking facility is required. Non-residents may use any city parking garage, however, standard rates still apply.
๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ (subject to availability):
200 7 Street
512 12 Street
1301 Collins Avenue
1557 Washington Avenue
640 17 Street
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue
1900 Bay Road
340 23 Street
400 West 42 Street
260 67 Street
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Please avoid driving, walking or parking in low-lying areas prone to flooding. Never drive or walk through floodwaters. If you must drive, reduce your speed to help limit wake and flooding impacts on surrounding properties and vehicles.
๏ปฟIf you come across any flooding that obstructs access or causes damage to public or private property, please call 305.673.7625, report it through the Miami Beach Gov app (https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/mobile-apps/) or email flooding@miamibeachfl.gov. View our flood awareness webpage (https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/flood-awareness/) for more information on understanding flood alerts.
๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐
- Do not walk through floodwaters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. There may be hazards like pollutants and debris that are not visible in the water.
- Avoid driving through floodwaters for your safety and to prevent vehicle damage.
- Donโt speed โ waves worsen flooding effects in neighborhoods.
- Do not use hazard lights while driving. Use them only when stopped.
- Road closures may occur as a result of flooding. Sign up for our traffic and emergency updates by texting MBAlert to 888777.
- Wash your car thoroughly if it comes into contact with floodwaters, including the undercarriage. Floodwaters are high in salinity and could damage your vehicle.
- To prevent water from backing up in a dwelling, decrease water use during heavy rains. Avoid flushing toilets, running dishwashers and washing machines. Take shorter showers, use less water in the bathtub and turn off sprinklers.
- Be sure to have a current flood insurance policy for your home or business. It is required for most properties and encouraged for all.
- Protect your property by investing in flood risk mitigation, such as using flood-resistant materials, elevating major appliances and raising your home.
๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐
Our Public Works team is out in the community responding to reports of flooding as quickly as possible. In addition to our existing stormwater infrastructure, which includes 48 permanent pump stations, Public Works has temporary pumps deployed in low-lying areas.
Learn more about why extreme rain events cause flooding and how rainfall drains through our pump systems. https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fact-Sheet-Why-Extreme-Rain-Event-12.2019.pdf)
๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐
Help alleviate flooding in your neighborhood! While our Public Works team cleans our stormwater system every year โ with some drains being cleaned on a quarterly basis โ you can do your part to keep storm drains clear of litter and debris to prevent flooding and protect Biscayne Bay.
If you notice a catch basin near your home gathering debris, lend a helping hand. Grab a broom, shovel or a pair of gloves and take a few minutes to remove any debris such as palm fronds, leaves or other yard waste that may block the drain. This simple act can ensure our drainage systems remain operational during this rain event.
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฑ
- Listen to local radio and television stations for the latest weather updates.
- Follow us on Facebook, Nextdoor and X for real-time city updates.
- Text MBAlert to 888777 to receive emergency alerts via text.