FLORIDA HIT BY DISASTER FLOODS — 1.65m Storm Surge, Up to 10-Inch Rain Forecast (Latest Updates)

Florida is in a state of emergency as a major storm sweeps through, bringing a dangerous 1.65m (~5.4 ft) storm surge and torrential rainfall of up to 10 inches (~254 mm). Rapidly rising waters combined with widespread flooding threaten to submerge coastal neighborhoods, trigger severe inundation, and paralyze transportation networks. Local authorities have issued emergency warnings, urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate proactively and closely monitor live weather updates.