Flood Watch: Stay Safe & Report Flooding

Parking garages are now open for residents to store their vehicles until Tuesday, July 15 at 8 a.m.

A Flood Watch will be in effect for Coastal Miami-Dade County, including the City of Miami Beach, from 2 p.m. today, Monday, July 14 until 11 p.m. tonight.

Residents should avoid unnecessary travel whenever possible. Roadways may quickly become unsafe and impassable for vehicles and pedestrians. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

If 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 or email flooding@miamibeachfl.gov. 

For real-time weather updates, please visit the National Weather Service's website. You can also follow NWS Miami on Facebook or X.

View our flood awareness webpage for more information on understanding flood alerts.

Parking Garages Open to ALL Residents

Due to heavy rainfall, the Miami Beach Parking Department has opened nine 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 Tuesday, July 15 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.  

Available Parking Garages:

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

In the event the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Flash Flood Warning or Flash Flood Emergency for Miami Beach, the city’s two approved towing companies — Beach Towing and Tremont Towing — will offer a $50 towing service for any Miami Beach resident whose vehicle was impacted by flooding to any location within city limits. Residents must provide proof of residency and their vehicle registration address must match their driver’s license.

Floodwater Safety Tips

• 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.
• Don’t speed — 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.

Public Works

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.

Stay Connected and Informed

• 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.