Irma Flooding Sweeps Through Caribbean and Florida

Miami might have missed the eye of Hurricane Irma, but it’s low-lying position left it vulnerable to torrential rain and flooding. Case in point, Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami is now experiencing flooding some are reporting to be at waist high. The area, which is called the “Wall St. of the South” because of it’s home to financial institutions has turned into a rushing river with feet-deep water pouring through the streets.