Florida Farmers Reel After “Hurricane-Level” Deluge

Florida Politics reports:

The intense rainfall across the southern part of the state has prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in more southern counties due in part to flash flooding. The downpour also caused significant standing water on those farms with many farms facing repairs due to the damage of the rushing water during the storms.

The totals were “similar to or in excess of what would be expected from a hurricane,” the group said.

“Wednesday’s rainfall was anywhere between 5 to 9.27 inches, depending on the farm, and Thursday added another 1-3 inches,” the Florida Sugarcane Farmers said. “Over the last three days, some Glades farms have received more than a foot (nearly 15 inches) of rainfall.”

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Glades farmers recovering after days of rainfall at levels ‘expected from a hurricane’

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