Days of steady rain have produced historic flooding throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, forcing local authorities to close or restrict traffic on dozens of roadways. The closures affect Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, where standing water and washouts have made travel hazardous.

Okeechobee County

Highway 78 East is closed at the 1600 block so crews can install a pump capable of moving up to 25,000 gallons of water per minute. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office has posted detour signs and dispatched additional officers to manage traffic.

Palm Beach County

The West Palm Beach Police Department advises drivers to avoid Village Boulevard, 45th Street, Haverhill Road, Tyler Lakes Boulevard, Cumberland Drive, Military Trail, Shenandoah Drive and other nearby streets. In the Town of Palm Beach, South Ocean Boulevard is shut from the 1200 block to the 2200 block. Riviera Beach officials warn motorists to stay clear of the Garden Road and Blue Heron Boulevard intersection after a water‑main break; repairs are expected to finish by 6 a.m. on November 3.

Boynton Beach reports severe flooding from Gateway Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard to the 1900 block of North Seacrest Boulevard. Boca Raton lists standing water on NW Second Avenue at 28th and 35th Streets, multiple sections of Dixie Highway, and the stretch from NW 20th Street to Yamato Road. Lantana, Lake Park and other municipalities have also issued travel advisories and closed specific streets.

St. Lucie County

Port St. Lucie sees several major closures, including the intersection of California and Savona Boulevards, Port St. Lucie Boulevard at Aviation Avenue, and portions of Prima Vista Boulevard. Additional streets such as St. Lucie West Boulevard, Becker Road and Savona Boulevard are being monitored for possible closures. The Florida Department of Transportation recommends drivers use alternate routes to avoid water‑logged sections and potholes.

Indian River County

58th Avenue SW between 13th and 17th Streets is closed after a washout. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office also lists numerous flooded streets in the Vero Beach and Sebastian areas, urging travelers to use alternate routes and avoid driving through standing water. Officials note that six inches of moving water can stall a vehicle, while twelve inches can carry it away.

Additional closures

Fellsmere Police have closed North Broadway and New York Street from Pine to Orange. In Martin County, Green River Parkway in Jensen Beach is flooded and impassable. Stuart reports flooding on NW Dixie Highway, Australian/Stuart Avenue, Wright Boulevard, US 1 north of the Roosevelt Bridge, Bayou Avenue, River Drive, and NW Treasure Road.

All affected jurisdictions are monitoring conditions and will keep the public informed as waters recede. Motorists are urged to plan extra travel time, reduce speed, and heed all posted detour signs. Driving through flooded roadways remains extremely dangerous and should be avoided.

Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.