Heavy afternoon thunderstorms drenched South Florida on Monday, leaving behind flooded streets, stranded cars, and major travel delays during the evening rush hour.

Edgewater hit hard

In Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, flooding once again turned 23rd Street near Biscayne Boulevard into a temporary canal. Residents say the problem happens every time it rains heavily.

The city deployed two large pumps to push gallons of water back into Biscayne Bay, but for many neighbors, it wasn’t enough.

“It’s very, very frustrating that I have to deal with this and the flooding,” said resident Michael Blunt, who has lived in the area for three years. “Many times I have to take off my shoes and roll up my pants just to walk through the water to get home.”

Another resident, who has lived nearby for fo

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