Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in South Florida

Heavy rain pounded Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday, April 12, leaving behind flooded streets and stranded cars.

John Haywood shot video from a warehouse where Haywood worked on Wednesday that showed streets flooded with water, heavy rain and a floating vehicle.

Up to 11 to 12 inches of rain was reported in the Fort Lauderdale area with a flash flood emergency issued on Wednesday and then a lesser flood warning issued until 8 a.m. EST Thursday, April 13, according to NBC News.

The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport was expected to be closed until noon Thursday.