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WeatherTuesday, November 3

Flooding closes roads across the Palm Beaches, and Boynton Beach drivers are told to avoid Seacrest Boulevard

The 5AM Boynton Beach teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you're driving in Boynton Beach, check before you go. WPBF reported severe flooding Monday night from Gateway Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard to the 1900 block of North Seacrest Boulevard, and drivers are urged to find another route. Days of steady rain have led officials in five counties to close roads or tell people to avoid them.

Roads are closed or flagged to avoid from Boynton Beach to Okeechobee

Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast roads on Monday night, as of 10:18 p.m. Mon.

✕3 Closed

  • South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
  • Highway 78 East, Okeechobee
  • 58th Ave. SW, Indian River

•3 Avoid the area

  • Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach
  • Congress Ave., Lake Park
  • Water Tower Rd., Lake Park

Source: WPBF

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NameStatus
South Ocean Blvd., Palm BeachClosed
Highway 78 East, OkeechobeeClosed
58th Ave. SW, Indian RiverClosed
Seacrest Blvd., Boynton BeachAvoid the area
Congress Ave., Lake ParkAvoid the area
Water Tower Rd., Lake ParkAvoid the area

Residents farther north describe conditions as extreme. Donovan Simpson, who lives in the Foxhall community, said the water in his street was above his waist and had flooded his home. In Port St. Lucie, officials said drivers whose vehicles get stranded can call a towing company directly if they aren't in immediate danger.

  • Riviera Beach: water main repair expected done by 6 a.m. Tuesday
  • Lantana: stay off the roads until conditions improve
  • Boca Raton: standing water on Dixie Highway and NW Second Avenue
  • Port St. Lucie: California and Savona boulevards closed

Voting today? Check your polling place before you go. Palm Beach Daily News says polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Palm Beach's three polling locations.

Palm Beach polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday

Polling places in Palm Beach on Election Day

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Date
Tues., Nov. 3
Precincts
7 at 3 locations

Source: Palm Beach Daily News

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
DateTues., Nov. 3
Precincts7 at 3 locations

Sources: WPBF, WPEC, Palm Beach Daily News

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