VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Record rainfall has hit Vero Beach and has flooded many parts of the city.
Local news outlets report that more than 9 inches of rain fell in Vero Beach Tuesday, making it the wettest day in the city’s history.
Some neighborhoods and streets had about a foot of water, flooding many homes and creating hazardous driving conditions.
Towing companies around the city worked throughout the day after cars had stalled in high water. Raymond Wood, a driver with Mike’s Wrecker Service, says the company pulled about 15 cars throughout the day.
According to the National Weather Service, a flood warning is in effect for Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties through Wednesday night.
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