Boca Raton to Host Innovative ‘Coastal Cleanup’ Volunteer Event Sept. 21
Boca Raton to Host Innovative ‘Coastal Cleanup’ Volunteer Event Sept. 21
Boca Raton will participate in the “International Coastal Cleanup” effort this coming weekend, with residents gathering at Spanish River Park to conduct a sweep of the grounds and remove debris that has collected in the environment. The cleanup is part of a worldwide effort that not only takes trash out of the environment, but also contributes valuable data to scientists studying the impact of pollution on our coastal ecosystems. This...
Flood Advisory Issued for Boca Raton and Surrounding Areas
Flood Advisory Issued September 23 at 6:44PM EDT until September 23 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Boca Raton residents experienced a brief but intense period of heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 23rd, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami to issue a Flood Advisory from 6:44 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT. The advisory, covering a portion of southeast Florida including Palm Beach County, warned of potential flooding in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage. While the advisory was relatively short-lived, it...
Flood Advisory Issued for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County
Flood Advisory Issued September 23 at 7:00PM EDT until September 23 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Boca Raton residents experienced a brief but impactful flood advisory this evening, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami at 7:00 PM EDT and lasting until 7:45 PM EDT. The advisory, covering a portion of southeast Florida including Palm Beach County, warned of minor flooding in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage due to excessive rainfall.
Rapid Rainfall and Localized Flooding
The unexpected downpour that...
Flood Advisory Lifted: Boca Raton Escapes Major Flooding After Brief Downpour
Boca Raton residents breathed a collective sigh of relief this evening as the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami FL lifted a Flood Advisory issued at 7:40 PM EDT, just five minutes before its scheduled expiration at 7:45 PM EDT. The advisory, which covered a portion of southeast Florida including Palm Beach County, warned of potential flooding due to heavy rainfall. While the downpour caused localized ponding and some traffic disruptions, the city largely avoided the widespread flooding initially...
Swimming Temporarily Prohibited at Two Boca Raton Beaches After Water Sampling
Swimming Temporarily Prohibited at Two Boca Raton Beaches After Water Sampling
Officials have closed two Boca Raton beaches to swimming after a routine water sampling test showed elevated levels of bacteria. According to the city’s parks department, the Florida Department of Health of Palm Beach County has posted a health advisory for Spanish River Park and South Inlet Park beaches following a recent water quality test that revealed higher-than-acceptable levels of enterococcus bacteria.
Beaches Closed:...